March Paper Pumpkin cards and alternatives!

Our Paper Pumpkin class was so much fun!  Here are the cards we made and some alternatives.  Please leave a comment below if you want to join our Paper Pumpkin Zoom class next month, April!  

The card on the right is the original version.  The card on the left uses the back of one of the circle pieces and is stamped with Hello.  The card in the back is in landscape mode and then stamped.  I changed to the smaller hummingbird cutouts too.  

Here are two alternatives using the Thank you cards.  The first is stamped with the flower stamp using Going Gray ink and using one of the medium sized hummingbirds.  The card on the right is a portrait orientation.  You will only stamp the garden stamp three times instead of four.  The smaller hummingbirds are used.  Cute!

Here are three cards using the largest hummingbird.  The card on the left is a gift card, with a 4 1/4" × 4 1/4" opening.   An envelope was used for the blue paper.  One piece is cut at 4"×4" and the other is cut at 1"x 4".  The card on the right is stamped with the garland stamp and the birthday sentiment.  No extra cardstock needed!  The card in the back uses the back of the white rectangle.  Stamp with the Birthday Wishes stamp and add the hummingbird cutout above it.  

Here is a card that uses Coastal Cabana cardstock for the base.  The front gray card base was cut to 4" x 5 1/4" and added to the front.  This is also in landscape orientation.  

The last card is a Z fold card.  Fold the card on the scored line with the outside areas are now on the inside of the card.  Fold one flap back on itself to create a Z fold.  Stamp the Z fold area and add the Thank You and hummingbird using dimensionals. Add a piece of 3 3/4" x 4 1/4" envelope paper to the inside.  Add one small hummingbird using dimensionals.  Finish with a sentiment from your stash of stamps.  

I hope you enjoy this kit!  K

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February Paper Pumpkin alternatives!

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February's Paper Pumpkin kit was so fun to do!  The Easter images were cute and the sentiments can be used for other Easter cards you make.  Below are the original cards we made and the alternatives!  I hope you like them.  

Each month, I have a Paper Pumpkin Zoom get together.  We make our cards together and enjoy each others friendships.  Do you want to join in?  Please comment below and I will add you to my invite list.  Do you want to start your subscription to Paper Pumpkin?  Click here to log in and subscribe to Paper Pumpkin! Once subscribed, I will add you to my Zoom invite. 

This cute Easter bunny is the first one to make using the instructions in the kit.  Everything is provided for you and the instructions are easy to read.  If you have adhesive, you can add the adhesive to the back of the front panel instead of using mini glue dots.  The rest of the card parts are secured using mini dimensionals and mini glue dots provided.  

My first alternative to this design.  I folded the front of the base card in half, or to the scored line to create a stand up card.  This card is horizontal, so the images are added that way too.  The layered panel is then added to the lower part of the card base using Tear and Tape.  The top part is not attached to the card front so it will stand up.  The "Happy Easter" banner is added to the base using dimensionals. 

This second card is so sweet!  The colors are soft and you can use this card for events other than Easter.  The instructions are easy to follow. 

My alternative to the second card is making it a Z fold card!  So easy with this card.  Fold the card so that what is normally the inside of the card is now the outside of the card.  All the green color will be on the inside of the card.  Take the card front and fold it back on itself to the scored line to create a Z fold.  This is what you see.  The inside of the card is now visible!  So cool!  Stamp the stitched white square and add it to the folded edge using dimensionals.  Add the leaves and flowers to the front panel using dimensionals.  Add a pink thread bow to the front using a mini glue dot.  Stamp the inside of the panel using the Easter sentiment.  Hope you will try it. 

This is the third card in the set.  A quick hint.  Place the cutout eggs in the basket before adding it to the card front.  Also, don't forget to stamp the grass first!  The rest is in the instructions. 

My alternative for this card is simple.  I took the eggs out of the inside of the basket and added them to the front instead.  Then I moved the tag and filled in with the stamped egg and flowers.  It is a cute change to this card.  

Hope you enjoyed these alternatives!  K

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Framed Scenes - A great stamp set!

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Here is a great stamp set for those masculine cards!  This card is quick to make, has many variations, and the dies complete the card!  Take a look!

This little card is a simple landscape folded card with a shortened front.  The panel is added using dimensionals.  The card size is 4 1/4" x 8 3/4", scored at 5 1/2".  The designer paper measures 3" x 4". This is a great size when cutting a 12" x 12" paper.  This Stamp bundle is on the Last Chance list!  That means, when it is sold out, it is sold out!  So order it while you are able!

The panels can be changed depending on which stamp you want to use!  Each one is stamped on a 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" Very Vanilla cardstock piece using Early Espresso ink.  The die cut frame fits easily over the stamped image.  Layer it onto a piece of 3 1/4" x 4" Pecan Pie cardstock and you have the embellishment you need for this card!  You can color in some of the picture using blends markers, or leave it as is! Click here to shop with me!  

Items used for this card:  Stamp Bundle:  # 165397 Framed Scenes, the words are from #165316 The Right Words - CS: Very Vanilla, Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Woven Textures designer paper # 165560 - Ink: Early Espresso

Have a stamping day!  

Stampin' Up! has a couple of new sales going on for the month of August!  One is 15% off on most of the 2025-2027 In Color products!  You can purchase these new products by clicking on shop with me here!  This sale goes through the end of  August!  Time to stock up!

Here is a very cute card using the new In Color Cloud Cover and Secret Sea cardstock. The stamp set is Feathered Fun.  Great stamp set!  

 

Another example of the new In Color Cloud Cover and Secret Sea cardstock. The stamp set is Peaceful View.  It was embossed using Black embossing powder on Beautiful Bokeh designer series paper.  So easy to make with such a dramatic impact!

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July 2025 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives!

 I hope you enjoyed the Paper Pumpkin alternatives listed yesterday.  If you didn't see them, just look at yesterday's post.  Here are a few more alternatives I made.  Did you know with a Paper Pumpkin subscription you can order refills?  They are available about a week after the kit is mailed to you.  So, if you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you can order the refills.  Just click here to start your  Paper Pumpkin Subscription

This alternative is made into a gift card!  You will need a paper trimmer with a score blade to make this card.  Take the card front and score a 1" line on the right side.  Add Tear and Tape or other adhesive to the top and the bottom of the inside of this scored line.  Fold over to secure to the inside of the card.  This will create a pocket for your gift card or cash.  Cute idea!  Decorate the outside of the card using the card for reference.

The inside of the card will look like this.  I have a coffee gift card in the picture for the example. 

This card uses the cute all over berry cardstock base!  You will need a trimmer for this card too, and you can make two cards with this cardstock paper!  Take the berry card base and cut from the top of the scored line down 3".  Quarter turn the card and cut from the side to the center scored line.  This will give you a piece that measures 3" x 4 1/4".  You will use this on the little card!

       

On the front of the card, add a 1 3/8" x 4" left over scrap piece of green card to use as the base for the berry basket.  Make the berry basket by putting three large berries together; add dimensionals to the bottom of the berries and add the basket over the berries to secure all pieces together.  Add this to the front of the card using mini glue dots, adhesive or glue.  Make sure you do not use adhesive on the top of the berries.  The pictures above will give you the idea of how the card looks.  Stamp the sentiment in the upper right hand side of the card and add a pop out berry to the inside base using a dimensional.  

The extra little card uses the Basic White Note Card and Envelope Set.  The scrap paper is 3" x 4 1/4".  I cut a 1/2" strip off the top to give it an extra little detail.  Add these pieces to the card using adhesive.  Then decorate as shown above.  

Are there more extras to use?  Yes!  This little card uses one left over vellum piece, one striped rectangle, one pink strawberry and a few flowers!  Wow!  So cut to assemble.  I cut a 1 5/8" x 3" piece of White cardstock for the base.  Stamped the sentiment using the Garden Green ink that comes with the kit and added it to the back.  For all the cards, I added Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems to add a little sparkle!

What would you do with this little note?  I think leaving it on the table for the waitress, busboy or in a hotel room might be a nice gesture.  Leave me a comment!  

July 2025 Paper Pumpkin!

 July's Paper Pumpkin was so much fun to put together.  Have you ever tried Paper Pumpkin kits?  They are a monthly subscription kit.  The kit this month was all about strawberries!  Are you interested in this subscription?  I have a monthly zoom meeting with the gals to put their kits together.  We meet the 4th Wednesday of each month. Click on this link  Paper Pumpkin subscription to start your subscription with me today! Then join me each month and have fun putting the kit together with others!  It is a fun community!

We had 4 card types this month.  You make two of each design, so you have 8 cards to send to friends and family.  Included with the kit is the stamp set, ink spot, instructions and all the materials needed to assemble these cards.  Your first kit includes an acrylic block too.  You can always purchase more blocks.  

Here are 2 of my alternatives for this month.  Come by tomorrow to see the rest!  K

This Z fold card was created by folding your card base on the scored line so that the white side of the card is the front.  Then take one side and fold it back to the scored line to create a Z fold.  Easy!  The strawberries are added to the scalloped vellum and then added to the front using dimensionals. When folded, the vellum will cover part of the inside of the card.  The rest is intuitive!  Enjoy this alternative.  

This gives you a better idea of how the inside of the card looks.  

The kit box is easy to decorate so you can use it for a present to a friend! You will need a paper trimmer for this alternative.  I took one of the green cards and cut it to 2 3/4" x 8 1/2" and folded it on the scored line.  This makes your card.  Decorate as shown in the sample and add to the top of the card with adhesive, glue or mini glue dots. You will use the extra green pieces on the cards below.  

Inside of the card!

I wanted to cover up the information on the sides of the box, so I used a piece of the green card scrap and cut it to 1 3/8" x 8 1/2" to add to the side of the box.  I cut a little strip off of one of the scalloped

envelopes to add to the sides of this green piece.  So cute!  

I used the rest of the envelope top cut to 1/2" x 5 1/4" to complete the sides.  See you tomorrow!  

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Happy 4th of July with Party Piggy!

The new Party Piggy stamp bundle, item #165483, is so fun!  

Making cute and festive cards is easy with this set!  

Just pick your colors and a fun fold and you can make these cards in a jiffy! 

The first card uses Pool Party as the card base.  The piggy uses Bubble Bath cardstock.

The second card uses Petal Pink, Early Espresso and designer paper as the base.  So cute!

By using different colors and an embossing folder, this card is changed for the 4th of July!  

Our new Party Banners Dies, item #165264, changes the card shape completely! 

Another alternative!  This card size is a 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" square.  

Cindy Pimley from Montana designed this card.  

The base card is 10 1/2" x 5 1/14", scored at 5 1/4".

Enjoy making these cards!  

 

 

Memorable Blooms Stamp Set

Today, I'm using some new products with Last Chance products!  Memorable Blooms is a beautiful stamp bundle on the Last Chance List.  What is a Last Chance list?  It is a listing of stamps and accessories that Stampin' Up! will be retiring once the product has been depleted.  What does that mean to you?  You can purchase this stamp bundle until it no longer is around!  Yeah!!  

Today, I used new In Color cardstock: Timid Tiger, Darling Duck, along with Florals in Bloom designer paper, Granny Apple Green, and Basic White for the card base.  The Timid Tiger cardstock was embossed using the new Mini Corrugated 3D embossing folder.   

The images were stamped in Memento Black ink and colored in with Blends markers Light Bubble Bath, Light Pretty in Pink, Light Lemon Lime, Light Old Olive and Light Strawberry Slush. Our new Low Profile Sparkle dots finish off this cute card!  

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New Catalogs and new products!

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The new Jan-April 2025 mini catalog is here!  It is also time for Saleabration!  How does Saleabration work?  With every $60.00 or $120.00 you spend on Stampin' Up! products (before tax and shipping), you can choose a FREE Sale-a-Bration product from the Sale-a-Bration mini catalog!  Look through the catalogs from the left sidebar!  

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Hi all,  I'm back!  I took some time off from posting.  Thanks for your patience.  Below, are some cards I have been making from the new 2022-2023 Annual Catalog!  The catalog is great!  Hope you enjoy them!  The new In Colors are fantastic!  Have a great day!  K

Supplies:  Stamps:  Sweet Songbirds Bundle pg. 31 in AC – Ink: Tihitian Tide, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo – CS: Tihitian Tide, Basic White, In color dsp – Dies: Stitched With Whimsy, pg. 175 in AC – Extras: In Color Ribbon, pg. 146 in AC, Loose Flower Flourishes, pg. 143 in AC, Double Oval Punch, pg. 154 in AC

Supplies: Stamps: Bottled Happines Bundle, pg. 16 in AC, Pansy Patch, pg. 15 in AC – Ink: Starry Sky, Granny Apple Green, Orchid Oasis – CS: Basic White, Orhcid Oasis – Extras: Scalloped Contours, pg. 174 in AC,  Double Oval Punch, pg. 154 in AC, Simply Elegant Trim, pg. 145 in AC, Stamparatus, pg. 147 in AC

Supplies: Stamps: He’s All That Bundle, pg. 79 in AC – Ink: Cajun Craze, Memento Black – CS: Cajun Craze, Basic Black, He’s the Man dsp, pg. 132 in AC, Basic White - Extras: Brick & Mortar 3D folder, pg. 176 in AC, Rustic Metallic Adhesive backed dots, pg. 143 in AC, Label Me Fancy punch, pg. 153 in AC.

Supplies: Sending Smiles Bundle, pg. 14 in AC – Ink: Mango Melody, Garden Green, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet – CS: Starry Sky, Basic White – Extras: Iridescent Pearls, pg. 141 in AC, Painted Texture 3D folder, pg. 177 in AC