Paper Pumpkin Alternative - May 2023

When the Exploring In Color May 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit arrived, I was blown away by the artistry on the box and the cards within.  Even the add-on cards and envelopes had a beautiful scenery to them.  I instantly thought of a great trip we took as a family last summer to Swan Valley, ID with a side trip to Jenny Lake and the Grand Tetons.  The imagery in this kit screamed scrapbook to me.

But it was also the last month of school and my craft room was buried under school projects and art supplies and the constant full back packs of stuff arriving back home.  Apparently, my kids have clown car desks and lockers.  Regardless, the point is that I didn't have time to print photos and play with full size scrapbooks but I did feel like these might make a great mini book.  

Now the original kit includes all the supplies needed for 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, to help celebrate adventures, birthdays, and friendship.  It would be perfect for graduation cards, especially for Idaho graduates, and for retirements.  It would also work for summer adventures and cards for sleepaway camp in the great outdoors.  The kit came with a Copper Clay ink spot, exclusive photopolymer stamp set, instructions, adhesive, and the kit pieces and envelopes.  It also had an added bonus of a few outdoor themed stickers perfect for the waterbottle you take on your adventures.

So the original three cards and the assembly can be seen below.

While I will post my cards shortly, here are the photos for my book.  It did require the extra supplies of Tear & Tape, awl (for punching holes), needle (for sewing the spine), and scissors.  The awl and needle came from a bookbinding kit on Amazon and the rest is sold by Stampin' Up!  Everything else I used was in the kit.

Subscribers with me receive a tip and tricks sheet for each kit, as well as instructions to make all of my alternatives.  If you would like to try out Paper Pumpkin for yourself, you can sign up HERE or you can find out more about next month's kit on my Promotions Page.

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Welcome New Catalog and In Colors

It's catalog launch day and there are so many wonderful new colors, products, and samples in store for you all!  Speaking of store, you can check all of these products out online at my ONLINE STORE.  The hostess code for the month can be found in the side navigation on the right, as well as a link to the online catalog!

To help share the excitement of the new In Colors, I wanted to share a set of samples created using supplies I was able to purchase as a demonstrator during product pre-order.  It's a definite perk of being a demonstrator (especially with new catalogs and long wish lists!)

These samples were made using the Fresh as a Daisy DSP which includes a sheet with several individually designed rectangles.  I paired it with a half sheet of each new In Color and used the Timeless Arrangements bundle for the sentiments and focal points.  It doesn't get easier than this!

Supplies used:

• Ink: 2023-2025 In Color Ink Pads Bundle (#163133, $40.50)
• Cardstock: 2023-2035 In Color Cardstock (#161703, $10.00), Basic White (#159276, $10.50), Early Espresso (#119686, $10.00)
• Designer Series Paper: Fresh as a Daisy (161289, $12.50)
• Stamps & Dies: Timeless Arrangements Bundle (161526, $54.00)
• Embellishments: 2023-2025 In Color Dots (161620, $8.00)
• Tools & More: Adhesive, Dimensionals (#104430, $4.25)

Check out the PROMOTIONS page for the most updated promotion information!

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Paper Pumpkin Alternatives - April 2023

This month's Paper Pumpkin kit, All the Little Things, was so much fun to play with.  The die cut pieces featured little bits of holographic papers and the color combinations were lovely to play around with. 

The kit included a Shaded Spruce ink spot, exclusive photolpolymer stamp set featuring celebration, sympathy, and gratitude sentiments, and all the pieces needed to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, shown below.

Below are my alternatives for this kit.  Subscribers with me were able to receive step by step instructions for these cards and also attend my free virtual class to show how some were assembled and ask questions.  

Check out the promotions page for more information on the next Paper Pumpkin kit.  Sign up by May 10th to get this new kit.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Paper Pumpkin Alternatives - February 2023

The February 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit, Sunshine & Smiles, offered cards of 3 different designs that made my heart happy while it SNOWED outside.  I don't think that Spring can get here fast enough.  This kit came with all the supplies needed for these 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, as well as a Mango Melody ink spot, exclusive springtime stamp set, and awesome envelopes that I cut up for that mango watercolor look on my samples below.  Just a dynamite kit full of fun and pastels!

While the kit included all the supplies needed to make these adorable cards above I still came up with a few alternatives to share with my subscribers.  My Paper Pumpkin subscribers have access to a tutorial with step-by-step instructions for these cards as well as a virtual workshop to show how to make them.  

If you want to join our group, simply subscribe via the link below before the 10th of the month so you can get the next kit.  March is the best because there is a bonus stamp set that will make botanical cards a breeze for all occasions.

Sign up HERE.

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy

Paper Pumpkin Alternatives - January 2023

This month's Key to My Heart Paper Pumpkin kit was so much fun to play with. While the kits include everything you need to make a set amount of projects, I always enjoy coming up with other ideas using the elements in the kit.

The kit included a Fresh Freesia ink spot, exclusive photopolymer stamp set, instructions, adhesive, and all the pieces needed for these original designs.

You can also purchase 10 heart boxes as an add-on to use with this kit. They come with additional keys and labels.  The dots on this box were from my stash of embellishments.

As for alternatives, here is what I am up with.  The additional supplies I used can be found at the bottom.    

Here are the additional supplies used on some of these cards: 

• Stamp Sets:  SAB Set, Good Things Come in Small Packages set
• Cardstock: Mango Melody, Fresh Freesia, White, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, & Petal Pink
• Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools: Big Shot, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Black Sharpie, Exacto Knife, Dimensionals, Adhesive

Subscribers receive step by step instructions for all my alternatives and tips for maximizing the kit, as well as a free virtual class going through how to make them!

Visit here to learn more about becoming a subscriber.

Visit here to find out more about the February 2023 kit!

Have a craftastic day,

Stacy