Another Crop of One in a Melon Cards

Just a few more ideas for the June Paper Pumpkin kit coming your way.  I was inspired by a card created by Jenny Peterson for Creative Community.  This site has all sorts of inspirations for demonstrators and I really liked the look of the layout. So much so, in fact, that I created these three cards using it!

I love using the largest circle framelit from the Stitched Shapes Framelits with this kit.  It's perfect for the watermelon but adds just a little extra something to every card I use it with.

This card utilizes the Lemon Lime Twist ink pad and some White Accents.  Simple and quick on purpose.  Even looking at it, I can see how you could use the polka dot embossing folder for more circles or adding some twine but I wanted this to be a super quick card.

Then I used the supplies from the kit with the same layout but included twine like Jenny's sample did.  If you are punching tissue paper, make sure you layer it on a piece of cardstock first so it cuts instead of tears.  I'm going to make a lot of these with my refill kit - just love them for my summer birthdays!

Then I decided to use the designer print on the notecard for the card but made a mistake and ended up with this lovely little layout!  I love the 12" of Melon Mambo thread tied around the stitched circle.

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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!

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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! 

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Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Cantaloupe Creations and Paper Pumpkin

Today we are having a flash sale for new Paper Pumpkin subscribers.  For only $5, you can get a kit in the mail that includes a stamp set, clear block, ink, and a project kit.  It's normally $19.95 plus tax.  I adore these kits and am committed to sending alternative ideas your way with each kit that we receive.  If you want to sign up, just visit https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=80380 and enter promo code ONEDAY0717.  You will need to do this on June 30th to get the deal so stop reading and go sign up!

So either you kept reading or you are back from signing up.... Either way - thank you!

There is another perk of being my customer in Paper Pumpkin.  Subscribers usually get a card from me in the mail as well that they can use for inspiration or can send out into the world.  This month's card was using the One in a Melon set.  Designed to be a watermelon card with the Melon Mambo and Emerald Envy ink spots, I changed up the colors by using Peekaboo Peach and Soft Suede (the color in our April kit).  I love how it turned out!

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Soft Suede, Peekaboo Peach, Very Vanilla
• Ink: Peekaboo Peach, Crumb Cake
• Stamp: One in a Melon (June 2017 Paper Pumpkin set)
• Big Shot: Cutting Mat, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Framelits
• Accessories: Vanilla Solid Twine, Triple Banner Punch, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Scissors, and Adhesive

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code CTYK499S when checking out.

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

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 new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, 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

Paper Pumpkin Samples - One in a Melon

I love Paper Pumpkin.  I love the surprise since I have only had one kit in the last two years that I haven't jumped at making!  I hear a lot people talking about whether it's too basic for them and I think that is one reason I like it so much.  If I'm a newer stamper or if I'm in a hurry, I can always look to the products in the kit for a quick solution to my crafting needs.  But it's also a challenge.  I like to sit down with the kit and maybe one additional embellishment and ink color and just see what happens when it's the focal point of my crafting.

This month's kit screamed summer.  Personally, I was happy to see that we didn't have a 4th of July kit which only works for once a year. This kit will work for a burst of summer and any occasion because baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, thank yous - all of these occasions are sweet!

The kit itself came with a 7 piece stamp set called One in a Melon.  Paper Pumpkin comes with exclusive stamp sets that work well with the rest of our products and with other stamp sets.  It also came with two ink spots - Emerald Envy and Melon Mambo.  Paper Pumpkin helps build your crafting supplies in a manageable form through these little reinkable stamp pads.  I love that they are portable and my daughter loves that she can stamp with them too!  The kit had supplies to make 4 bags (5 1/2 x 4 x 2) and 6 mailable notecards (3 1/2 x 5).

Here are the samples that were designed for the kit and have instructions.  I cannot wait to put gift cards or little treats in my bags for friends.  A set of notecards in this bag would make a nice gift, wouldn't it?

Here are a few alternate ideas that I came up with quickly. My subscribers get a project sheet from me with detailed instructions and can also come to my house to assemble their kits and use any of my punches or frames to complete the cards.

To make these, I cut up one of the bags.  I started by cutting off the bottom at the first score line to give me the 5 1/2 x 4 piece.  Then I cut along the other score lines to get the pieces for the rest of the cards.  Never be afraid to cut up the 3D items if they aren't your cup of tea - they have great patterns on them.  And the notecards can also be cut up to give you strips of designer prints to use on your projects.

For this one, I punched the flower out of the yellow banner where it would be covered and the circle out of the watermelon paper where it would be covered as well.  I layered them on a tag and used the leaves to cover the hole.

This card uses our multi-purpose glue and the tissue paper from the kit.  I always suggest to my customers that they buy notecards and envelopes to use with their Paper Pumpkin kits so they can always make cards even if it's a 3D kit.  The watermelon fits perfectly into the largest Stitched Shapes circle framelit.

I hope you enjoyed the samples and look forward to posting another wave of projects from this kit soon!

ONLINE HOSTESS CODE

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code XWR3T6SJ when checking out.

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!

JUNE HOSTESS SPECIAL

During the month of June, you can get $35 extra in free merchandise with a $350 party or order.  Contact me today if you are interested in being a host during June!

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 new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog, 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