2018 Manly Moments Paper Pumpkin Alternative Ideas

Today is the last day of the annual catalog.  This is a very overwhelming time for me as we transition to new products and I'm getting the stare down from products I bought and haven't used yet.  Arg!  Each year I say I'll do better and each year is the same thing.  But since I'm co-leading my daughter's troop next year, I am sure I can get some love from those girls with these products!

While I'm still trying to figure out what I'll be doing with my retired supplies, I thought I'd get my Paper Pumpkin samples from the May 2018 Manly Moments posted so I can at least be caught up there!

Stampers that subscribe with me receive an alternative project sheet with step by step instructions for these projects, tips and tricks for completing the original kit, and an opportunity to come to my house to make these projects using their kits and my additional supplies. They also get a card in the mail.  While you can't get this full kit, you can join us for June to get the next kit.  Even if you aren't local, you can sign up HERE. I take care of my out of town subscribers too!  Just make sure you sign up by June 10th to get our great June kit.

Here is the original project using this kit.  The stamp set has sentiments for Father's Day, Birthday, Thank You, Anniversary, and more.

Let's get on with the alternative samples, shall we?

Gift Card Holder:

Window Card: Please note, the layout was designed by Rachel Tessman and modified by me for Paper Pumpkin.

Alternative Card Ideas:

Scrapbook:  Please note, the base of this book was designed by Ronda Wade and modified by me for Paper Pumpkin.

Paper Pumpkin is an awesome way to express your creativity and I love that we had a masculine kit to use.  My husband's Father's Day card, birthday card, and anniversary card all came from one kit!!!

Sign up for Paper Pumpkin in June and get a kit that coordinates with a suite in our new 2018-2019 Annual Catalog.  Paper Pumpkin is a great program to try out over the summer as it gives you a kit in the mail to help your creative juices flow!  The cost is $19.95 per month plus tax and includes a kit of pre-cut pieces, instructions, ink spots, and adhesive.  The projects are usually cards but sometimes there are 3D or décor items.  As a subscriber with me, you get a project sheet with at least 3 alternative ideas and invitations to free Paper Pumpkin Parties where you can bring your kit to assemble with other stamping friends and make those alternative projects.  Make time for yourself and make room for your creativity to blossom with Paper Pumpkin!  Sign up HERE!

Order this bundle before the new catalog comes out.  After June 1st, you can get them individually but not as a bundle.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Paper Pumpkin Samples - December 2017 - Flora and Flutter

The holidays are almost over for my McClan.  Just a few more celebrations with family coming into town this weekend and then the snowmen collection will go back into storage and the house will be messy again with kids toys instead of, well, kids toys and Christmas decorations.

It's been a great holiday for our family and I have lots of hopes for 2018.  But more on that tomorrow.  Today I wanted to share my samples for the December 2017 Paper Pumpkin kit - Flora and Flutter.  First off, this kit was a little hard on my eyes when it first came - it was so different than all the colors floating around the house for the holidays and I put it away until after Christmas was over.  Today I pulled it out and created things with my daughter.  She loved all the bling and brightness and it definitely grew on me as I created with it.  I hope you find some inspiration here for your kits.

My subscribers get detailed instructions for the images posted below, plus a card in the mail and other perks.  If you are interested in signing up for Paper Pumpkin, you have until January 10th to sign up here!

Let's get on with the samples.  This month's kit has supplies to make 8 cards, 4 each of two designs, with envelopes.  The projects were a little harder to adhere but quite easy to stamp.  If you have any issues getting your adhesive strips off the sheet, just peel the backing off first and then press the sheet into your card - they transfer very easy that way!

Anyhow, here are my card ideas.

I also had a few ideas for 3D - a gift card holder and a votive holder.

Hope you all find a little inspiration in this post and all year long.

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $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.  Plus I try to send one of the alternative ideas out to everyone in the mail so you get two fun surprises in the mail each month!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit! 

There are two ways to sign up.  

• Receive it monthly
• Purchase pre-paid subscriptions to use during this holiday kit period.

Subscribers can also have access to all my past project sheets!

Our year end sale has begun and will last until January 2nd, 2018!  Products in the sale are while

supplies last so if you have been holding out for things from the holiday catalog, make sure you get them before they are gone!

Check out the list of sale items via my Online Store and use hostess code WMP4FRM2 at checkout.

Another great product is out from Stampin' Up! in time for Christmas and Sale-a-Bration.  Our Stampin' Blends are our new and improved alcohol markers that make for vivid images and are relaxing to use.  Check out more information on them here.

You can order them on my online store and they make a great stocking stuffer!  Please use hostess code WMP4FRM2 at checkout.

JOIN MY TEAM

Joining Stampin' Up! was one of the best decisions I've made in life.  I have met some wonderful people who offer incredible inspiration and I believe in the quality of the product. Plus there is always something special about making and receiving homemade cards or décor from people.

If you are interested in joining my team, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  If you sign up in December, you can pre-order Occasions Catalog product with your starter kit which is a great deal!  

Being a demonstrator doesn’t mean you have to have parties – it means you can buy from yourself at a discount!  And if you don’t hit your minimums, there is no penalty!  Contact me today if you are interested in trying this out or sign up directly at https://ida.stampinup.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Paper Pumpkin Samples - October 2017 - Pining for Plaid

Both my creative energy and my mental energy have been focused elsewhere since getting this kit so I'm happy that I finally got a little time to complete my samples using the October 2017 Pining for Plaid Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The best Paper Pumpkin kits of the year come during the holidays, in my opinion!  This year, Stampin' Up! is trying something new and giving us TWO months of holiday kits in October and November and they will coordinate.  If you didn't order by October 10th, you won't be able to get the first kit at your door but you can still subscribe by November 10th to get the second one.  These kits will help you get your card and gift making started off right!  

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $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.  Plus I try to send one of the alternative ideas out to everyone in the mail so you get two fun surprises in the mail each month!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit! 

There are two ways to sign up.  

• Receive it monthly
• Purchase pre-paid subscriptions to use during this holiday kit period.

Subscribers can also have access to all my past project sheets and a sheet for these projects as well!

These are the projects included with the kit.  You got supplies and envelopes to make 10 cards total and a versatile stamp set that will work for the inside and outside of your cards!

These two alternative ideas were designed by Rachel Tessman.  She has an amazing video for them that you can watch here.  I decorated mine a little different but I followed the rest step by step!  Thanks for the great inspiration!

As for my creations, here is the first bunch!  Again, my subscribers get step by step instructions for these projects and for any additional projects I design with the kit.  Plus they get a homemade card in the mail featuring the stamp set!

Remember you have until Friday to sign up to get the November kit!

Still looking for an in-person event to create some beautiful cards?  Join us on November 15th at Williamson Orchards and Vineyards for a Sip and Stamp event.  You will make 5 cards and an acetate card holder plus enjoy a glass of wine.  Cost is $20 for wine members/$25 for non-members and includes all the supplies you need (though I won't mind if you bring your own scissors!)

Register for this event here - space is limited!

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code VTE9AZUC when checking out through November 30th.

JOIN MY TEAM

Joining Stampin' Up! was one of the best decisions I've made in life.  I have met some wonderful people who offer incredible inspiration and I believe in the quality of the product. Plus there is always something special about making and receiving homemade cards or décor from people.

If you are interested in joining my team, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog and Holiday Catalog, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

Being a demonstrator doesn’t mean you have to have parties – it means you can buy from yourself at a discount!  And if you don’t hit your minimums, there is no penalty!  Contact me today if you are interested in trying this out or sign up directly at https://ida.stampinup.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Paper Pumpkin Samples - Positively Picturesque

Greetings everyone!  Today I'm bringing you some Paper Pumpkin creations from our July 2017 kit - Positively Picturesque.  I loved this kit.  Whether you signed up for $5 during the special or got it for full price, this kit was packed with creative opportunities.  The kit contained a stamp set, two ink spots in Soft Sky and Tranquil Tide, two rolls of washi tape in Powder Pink and Soft Sky, and enough supplies to make 8 cards!

The original samples from the kit were very eye catching.  These are cards you have to hand deliver or pay additional postage to hand sort to make sure the wood pieces get where they are going without breaking.  Some demonstrators recommend turning the cards inside out when you mail them or including bubble wrap or chipboard to keep the mail delivery process from snapping them!

As for alternative ideas, I had to go to some of my favorite demonstrators to get my creativity pumping.  This always happens when I really like the kits - I have a hard time doing additional ideas because I want to make them as they are!

The first idea came from a very talented demonstrator, Jenny Peterson.  She always comes up with a card for her subscribers and shares it on Creative Corner.  This card is 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 and I love how she shadowed the two ink colors by stamping Soft Sky first and then offsetting the Tranquil Tide image.

The second card came from Suzanne at SuNNStampin'.  She did a great video with multiple ideas that inspired me.  This card is almost directly copied from her's - I just changed out the sentiment and the stamping a little bit.  This card uses Powder Pink and Berry Burst.

I also liked the way she did the waterfall of different colored sunbursts.  I wanted to stick mostly with the kit on this one so I turned the blue notecard inside out so I could work on the white side and created this little beauty.  The great part of getting two colors is that you can double ink your images.

Finally, I saw a cute card with a bouquet of tulips on Pinterest and when I tried to make it, I landed on this card instead and I love it!  How great of a card to do in both colors to send out to people for multiple occasions.  This card uses Powder Pink and Lemon Lime Twist.

When you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin with me, you get a project sheet with step by step instructions and tips to make alternative cards with your kit. Sign up with me below by August 10th to get in on the Paper Pumpkin fun!

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code 4R3DF9YC when checking out.

BONUS DAYS ARE HERE

For the month of July, you can earn $5 in bonus dollars each time you spend $50.  Then in August, you can redeem them for more fun product.  You can sign up for 3 months of Paper Pumpkin and get $5 to use in August.  Bonus dollars are sent via email so don't delete them!

Sign up for PAPER PUMPKIN!

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $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.  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit! 

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

Subscribers can also have access to all my past project sheets!

JOIN MY TEAM

Joining Stampin' Up! was one of the best decisions I've made in life.  I have met some wonderful people who offer incredible inspiration and I believe in the quality of the product. Plus there is always something special about making and receiving homemade cards or décor from people.

If you are interested in joining my team, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

But for the month of July, the deal gets even better.  You also get an Essentials Gift Pack for FREE.  This kit includes 2 clear D blocks, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive, and a Bone Folder for FREE.  That’s a $52 value.  And, though I’m already jealous of this deal, you will also get the clear mount Carols of Christmas set ($20 value) for free.  That deal is too sweet to pass up especially when it’s so easy to find $99 worth of stuff you would buy anyhow from the new catalog! 

Being a demonstrator doesn’t mean you have to have parties – it means you can buy from yourself at a discount!  And if you don’t hit your minimums, there is no penalty!  Contact me today if you are interested in trying this out or sign up directly at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacymccain/jointhefun!

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

April 2017 Paper Pumpkin Samples - A Sara Thing

This month's Paper Pumpkin kit was one of my favorite.  I love watercoloring with pencils and I love the embossed resist technique.  Putting them together is awesome and offered customers easy access to these types of projects.

These are the three projects that were designed for the kit with instructions.

Additional card ideas are below.  My customers will get step by step instructions on how to create these projects using their Paper Pumpkin kits.

Color the whole heart with Melon Mambo.  Then add the Rich Razzleberry pencil just on one side of each section.  Watercolor with a tiny bit of water to get the shading.

I couldn't get the heart to look like it transitioned from pink to purple like Sara did, so I just went with coloring the whole heart with the Daffodil Delight pencil and then shaded it with the Mambo and Pacific Point to make this heart.  I cut one of the white strips in half and added washi to the top.  Then I stamped it with Happy Birthday to and stamped "You" on the inside.

I wanted to see what I could do with the large piece of watercolor paper but I didn't want to work around the print in the corner.  So I turned it over and stamped several flowers in the Archival Black ink.  Any flowers would do but these are from the So In Love stamp set.  I colored the center yellow and the outer leaves pink.  Then I colored the middle with both pencils to make the peach color.  Remember that this doesn't have the embossed edge to hold in the water so you barely use any or use a blender pen.

I also did a few 3D.  One of them will be posted later when I print the photos for it but the other is a Gift Card Holder.  You fold your envelope in half and cut it in half.  Then you seal one of them and stamp just the Happy Birthday.  Then cut apart the half that is left and make the insert for your gift card.

Hope you like these ideas.  Check out below the perks of being a subscriber with me!

EASTERN PALACE PRE-ORDER

From May 1st - May 31st, you can order a special starter bundle or premier bundle featuring these products.  Individual items will be available when the new catalog goes live on June 1st.  More information on this promotion to come in future posts, along with samples!

See the list of products included in the bundles here.

GOING, GOING, GONE

You can see what supplies and stamp sets are being retired by visiting my online store!  Some items are already gone but if you see it on the store, it's still available to order.

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code G3Y2ZHFN when checking out.

WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?

They tell you to sell what you love and I love Paper Pumpkin.  Paper Pumpkin gives you a chance to be creative and take some time for yourself.  With instructions and supplies included, you can relax and make something that will brighten your day and the person you give it to.  Sending cards is great but there is something special about getting one in the mail that someone took the time to make themselves. 

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $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 Playdates 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 to get that month's kit!

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

JOIN MY TEAM

If you are interested in joining out team and participating in monthly meetings with free make-n-take projects and outstanding company, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog about to release, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

Contact me today for more information or sign up here: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stacymccain/jointhefun

  

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy