Paper Pumpkin October 2026 Noel Greetings Alternate Christmas Card with Stampin’ Up!®️ Scalloped Christmas Cheer dies

Noel Greetings, A Kit Expanded

October 29, 2026October 29, 2026Leave a comment

Who collects the mail at your house?

I’ve always been the person who anticipates the post the most – I don’t think my husband even knows where the key to our cluster box is – so it’s always a happy day when I gather in my Paper Pumpkin monthly craft box from the mailbox! Here’s the unboxing of this month’s kit:

Because we were traveling, my October 2026 Noel Greetings kit sat lonely on my craft table for a few weeks until I could begin some alternate ideas to share with my subscribers: It helps them to keep stamping with the stamps and ink spot included each month, long after the kit has been assembled!

I start with something that can be made simply with stamps, ink and paper. For this Noel card, I ripped the corner and stamped the edges, then added a layer of the gold branch pattern of Designer Series Paper (Neutral Noel) behind the front flap. The holly was stamped and fussy cut to pop up on top.

Stampin’ Up!®️ Layered Tags, Paper Pumpkin Add-On Dies, 2026 Q4

Next, I use the Add-On dies. Did you know that Stampin’ Up!®️ offers a small set of dies that coordinates with the kits for each calendar quarter? For this card, I used the tag die, and if you place the piece marked as a tree trunk at the top of the arch on the tag, it makes a slit for the ribbon:

The October kit coordinates with the Neutral Noel Suite Collection, so I used the Designer Series Paper on these projects, and this is a variation of one I shared with my subscribers too:

That card and the next also use the Scalloped Christmas Cheer dies, which are fabulous for creating a pretty frame or bubbly border!

Are you catching the vision for the variations you can create from your Paper Pumpkin Kit supplies? It’s like TWO BOXES OF CREATIVITY IN ONE:

The projects you make from your kit
The projects you make from the stamps and ink from the kit later!

If you haven’t tried an all-inclusive monthly craft kit (or are ready to subscribe again), I guarantee you’ll love pulling this box from your mailbox. Make it twice as fun when you invite a friend over to make it together!

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While part of the surprise is that you don’t see EVERYTHING in the kit before it arrives, you can get a peek at the next two kits (November & December, above), and when you subscribe with me as your demonstrator, you’ll be added to my Pumpkin Patch exclusive email list, where I share more ideas, and occasionally you’ll get an envelope in the mail filled with a bonus project!

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A 3- 6- or 12-Month Pre-Paid Paper Pumpkin Subscription makes a sensational gift for any crafter!

Only subscribers can get the REFILL for the Noel Greetings kit (which doesn’t include the stamp set or Mossy Meadow Premium Ink Spot that came in the full kit), and these are the other supplies used for these cards:

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Autumn Home Decor tray with Stampin’ Up!®️ Party Alphabet Dies, Autumn Woodland Glimmer Paper and Autumn Opulence Designer Series Paper

New at SU: Fontastic Sparkling Autumn Decor

October 21, 2026October 21, 20264 Comments

Collecting a variety of paper crafting inspiration on one subject each month helps you visualize the myriad of ways to use your Stampin’ Up!®️ tools, from rubber stamps to dies and from paper to embellishments. In October 2026, our New at SU! Design Team is here to encourage you to look at letters, fonts, words & numbers with a new perspective: I’m showcasing the large Party Alphabet Dies in glimmer paper with a drop shadow for a seasonal home decor piece.

When I saw this gorgeous copper raised-leaf tray at the Dollar Tree, I knew I had to create something with it! I found that the Autumn Woodland Glimmer paper was a fine match, and began to brew up a plan.

The fall plaid pattern from the Autumn Opulence Designer Series Paper is perfectly framed inside the tray. Any word up to 6 letters fits in this space, and I cut each letter twice: once from the Cajun Craze glimmer paper and the second time from Blackberry Bliss card stock. By offsetting the Blackberry behind the glimmer paper, it gives a “drop shadow” effect.

Each letter pairing is raised on dimensionals. The die cut pumpkin is also from the Autumn Opulence DSP but it had a white background, so I used a Basic Beige ink pad and blending brush to tone down the stark white background. The sentiment was embossed in gold on Blackberry card stock and expresses my adoration for the season.

The finished item is displayed on my tiered seasonal tray:

Which word or name would you put on a tray?

Supplies are listed below, and don’t miss the other FONTASTIC ideas ~ Save or PIN your favorites as you hop along!

October 2026 New at SU! Blog Hop: FONTASTIC!

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1.Stamping Flair (AU) – Fontastic Christmas

2.Cary’s CreativeTable (UK)- New @ SU blog hop October 2026

3.The Joy of Stampin’ with Rachael (US)- Font-Tastic Words & Wishes

4.Creative Juice by Loni (US): Fontastic Sparkling Autumn Decor

5.Stampingscene (UK) – Fun Font Christmas

6.247 Inkspiration (US) – Mini Alphabet

7.Merrick Makings (AU) – Fontastic Luxe Alphabet

8.De Kijkkast (NL) – Use Simple Alphabet stamps in FONTASTIC ways

9.Did You Stamp Today? (USA) – Simple Christmas

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Good news! The Party Alphabet dies are included in the FLASH SALE happening now through October 23, along with many other die cutting tools and dies, while supplies are available. Combine the 15% savings with earning 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards (OR redeeming any rewards you’ve accumulated), it’s the ideal time to collect this set you’ll use over and over again!

Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

Sunflower Fields Forever

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026Leave a comment

🎶 Let me take you down, ’cause we’re going to Sunflower Fields, where stamping is real and something to be sung about! Sunflower Fields forever 🎶

One last longing look back at the golden glow of summer before we turn our faces toward the holidays, with a FREE TUTORIAL for you! This fold & tuck card will keep the sun shining through the mail and into the heart of a friend.

Print Hello Friend Sunflower Card .pdf

If you loved this idea, how would you like 30 MORE ideas and instructions with this sensational suite of products?

This bundle of tutorials is ready to email to my customers who order $50 or more in September. If you haven’t ordered the Sunflower Fields Suite (or Radiant Sunflowers bundle), you may have to delay your gratification until mid-November when it’s restocked, but you’ll be ready with all the inspiration when it returns!

REMEMBER: You can sign up for an email notification for any item that is not currently available and be the first to get notified when they are back in the store.

Back to our Hello Friend card ~ Add a bit of Designer Series Paper to the flap of the envelope and dress up the inside of the card with stamping:

Other Stampin’ Up!®️ noteworthy news this month

Don’t miss the October Product of the Month – Shining Stars Dies – which you may add to your $75+ order for just $5 (while supplies last).

And in case you didn’t read the last post, why not start your own stamping adventure and see how you grow?

Thank you for choosing me to serve your creativity with all things paper-related! I appreciate your trust and friendship as we spread art from the heart in a world that needs it.

Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

What If You Just Tried It?

October 8, 2026October 8, 20261 Comment

Perhaps you’ve considered becoming a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator, then start asking yourself questions:

Do I really want a business? Do I have to sell? What if I’m not good at social media? What if I change my mind?

It’s natural to have questions, just add this one: “What could happen if I tried?”

Becoming a demonstrator doesn’t have to mean turning your craft room into corporate headquarters. You don’t need a five-year business plan, a giant customer list or a perfectly curated social media presence.

You can simply start as a crafter who decided to try something new.

Here are a few possible outcomes:

A discount on the hobby you already love.
If you’re already buying stamps, paper and ink, having access to a demonstrator discount is a pretty wonderful perk.

A reason to create.
Sometimes our hobbies get pushed aside by everything else life asks of us. Being part of a creative community opens the door for you to re-discover your passions!

New friends.
My Sprinkled Ink team has become much more than a group of people who sell the same products. We are a family who supports and loves each other with lots of positivity! Friendship has no borders, so be prepared to meet other creatives from around the world who become fast friends.

A chance to discover something new about yourself.
Maybe you discover you love teaching, or sharing your art. You might learn social media skills or new technology to help you spread the joy. Perhaps your courage to explore takes you places you haven’t dreamed of…yet!

You Don’t Have to Know Where It Will Lead

We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to make the “right” decision… it’s okay to say, “Let’s see where this takes me!”

You can try it for a season. There is no requirement to sell anything after you’ve joined, only a chance to take the next step, if you’d like!

You don’t have to know the destination before you turn the first page.

It’s is a particularly good time to explore the possibilities: October 6–31, new demonstrators can get a $125 coupon plus $50 in Stampin’ Rewards with the $100 join offer. YOU CHOOSE your products. (If you need suggestions, keep reading!)

So maybe this is your sign to stop wondering “Could I do this?” and simply ask:

“What if I tried?” 🧡

I’m Ready to TRY!

Once you’ve started, you will receive a WELCOME BOX filled with goodies to delight and excite!

I won’t ruin all the surprises, but here are two BONUS cards I created from the exclusive stamp set included in the box, which you could make with just a few extra supplies (card stock, Designer Series Paper and Watercolor Pencils):

I’ll include instructions for these cards PLUS TWO MORE EXCLUSIVE CARDS from the Welcome Box stamp set anytime you choose to give it a try!

Wondering which products to choose with your coupon and/or rewards?

Here are a few suggestions:

Paper Trimmer
Ink Pads and Ink Refills: Real Red, Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Coordinating card stock: Same colors as above, plus Pretty Peacock (you’ll receive this color ink spot in the box!)
Notecards & Envelopes (white, pre-cut and pre-scored!)
An all-occasion stamp set OR Holiday set (timely now)
Adhesive: Stampin’ Seal, Liquid Glue and/or dimensionals
Detail Scissors
Clear block D (if you don’t have one)
Simply Shammy (to clean your stamps)

100 Years of Pooh Bear: Window Treat Box

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026Leave a comment

Did you know that everyone’s favorite “silly old bear” officially turns 100 years old on October 14th? While the character appeared first in a poetry book by A.A. Milne entitled When We Were Very Young a few years earlier, the classic storybook Winnie the Pooh was published on October 14, 1926, making Pooh Bear a centenarian this month!

I shared a gable treat box previously with this cuddly bear who now appears in the Stampin’ Up!®️ Silly Old Bear Suite Collection, and then I figured out how to make a window in the box, so naturally needed to share the instructions.

With a video walk-through AND a printable tutorial, YOU can make this, too!

Use ANY of the 2026-2028 In Colors from the Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper (OR the Barely Blush gingham print that is included in the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper included in the suite). This version shows it in the Golden Glow color, filled with a yummy-for-your-tummy:

Print Window Box Tutorial

Now that you’ve printed the tutorial, here are a few close-ups of the box. Golden Glow is the PERFECT hue for this bear, so you don’t even have to color him in:

You could bake sweet treat or fill it with Bit-O-Honey candies… or curate a non-sweet treat such as a spool of ribbon, embellishments, liquid glue, and a few pieces of chocolate, which would delight any crafter!

Doing a “Fall Market” with friends? Package your handmade goodies in the White Gable Boxes to make them irresistible.

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The video mentioned TWO other “treats” for paper crafters:

Gift a crafting surprise each day for 12 days…what could be a better treat? Each window opens to reveal coordinating products to give you more & more options. Don’t look HERE if you want to keep each day’s gift a surprise! Available while supplies last.

Order 12 Days of Creativity Calendar

From October 6-31, 2026 when you join my team of Stampin’ Up!®️ demonstrators, you get an a BONUS $50 added to your Stampin’ Rewards account to spend as you choose!

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Serving your needs is my privilege. Thank you for choosing me as your crafty resource and/or your mentor with Stampin’ Up!®️ – Loni Spendlove

Stampin’ Up!®️ Pink Bow square card, Elegantly Wrapped, Pink ribbons

Pink Bows, October Support

October 1, 2026October 3, 2026Leave a comment

At a craft fair last month, I stopped to peruse the crafts available and snapped a photo of a keychain:

It’s a mystery about HOW and WHEN inspiration strikes, but I just knew I wanted to remember it because I had just ordered the Elegantly Wrapped bundle and ribbons were on my mind.

Today I had a moment to ACT on that inspiration. As it’s the first of October, a month when PINK is the color for breast cancer awareness, this card is timely *and* could also be for any little girl (or big girl!) who just loves the color and all things feminine.

This is a 5.5″ square card, and I wove together six 1.5″ x 4.5″ strips (three white and three Flirty Flamingo) for the background.

Since it’s not a traditional A2-sized card, I had to create an envelope, but that was easy with just an 8.5″ square of white paper from my printer:

And that’s it! A bow-tiful pink card that reminds someone they are loved.

IMPORTANT INFO: A square card is non-machinable at the U.S. Post Office, so will require a $.46 surcharge.

The inside layer echoes the outside theme, though a small caution that the extra layer *may* make the card heavier than 1 ounce, requiring a surcharge for the 2nd ounce. If you use the lighter weight Stampin’ Up!®️ Two-Tone card stock is a lighter weight and would help reduce the weight of the card.

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Elegantly Wrapped Bundle (English)

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Flirty Flamingo 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Uninked Stampin’ Craft Pad & Whisper White Refill

Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

Stampin’ Up!®️ Painted Patch Pumpkin Birthday Card in Lost Lagoon

Gourd-geous Birthday Card

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026Leave a comment

Have you tailored your stamping to the season? For instance, I wanted a fall-feel for the birthday cards I’ll be sending to my October-born Sprinkled Ink teammates, but you could make seasonal thank you or anniversary greeting cards as well!

Because I knew I wanted to use Golden Glow and Cajun Craze for the pumpkins, I chose a autumn blue to contrast: Lost Lagoon is beloved in EVERY season, but very lovely now.

The Painted Pumpkins bundle includes masks for coloring the two trios of stamped pumpkins included in the stamp set. They are slick for giving dimension and details, and are numbered in the top left corner next to the notch. Start with #1 and follow the numbers. You can use ONE color a few times, for each additional layer of ink makes it darker.

There is also that “bonus” background mask of the vines, and they made my tone-on-tone layer stand out.

While you can pop your blending brushes into the dishwasher to clean and use for a different color, I prefer to have one brush for each basic color (blue, yellow, red, green, etc.) because I’m a lazy stamper!

After die-cutting them with the die (included in bundle), they are grouped together in the center, with a few twisting leaves to make them appear freshly-picked. If you haven’t seen my short reel about how to cut out around a shaped sentiment, you can see it HERE.

Naturally, I had to bring the theme inside the card, as well, with a bit of stamping, and I’ll do the same for my envelope:

PERK FOR MY CUSTOMERS: Order the Painted Patch Suite from my Stampin’ Store before the end of November 2026 and you’ll receive a MEGA-TUTORIAL BUNDLE via email in November!

AND: order the Sunflower Fields Suite from my Stampin’ Store before the end of October and you’ll get the Sunflower Mega-Tutorial bundle (34 sunny tutorials you’ll adore) NOW!

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Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

Stampin’ Up!®️ Birthday Card with Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper in Hydrangea Hue, Words & Wishes

Adding Color to Black & White

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026Leave a comment

I created these cards a while ago to celebrate some of my Sprinkled Ink teammates on their birthday, and this week’s TGIF product challenge #tgifc595 reminded me that I haven’t shared them with you because I wanted to send them first.

The Stampin’ Up!®️ Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper has become an absolute STAPLE in the Creative Juice Stamping Studio because it’s versatility is unequaled in the world of patterned paper. Use it as black & white OR add any color. These birthday cards are done in Hydrangea Hue and Strawberry Slush:

Stampin’ Blends filled in the strips and colored the flowers (from a sheet of the same DSP) and the sentiments from the Words & Wishes bundle have also been worth the investment because they say whatever you need to say!

I don’t mind fussy cutting the flowers when the end result is a riot of beautiful blooms spanning from corner to corner across the card! Also, Dots & Stripes are a sure combination, so these cards feel like updated classics and I think I need to make more.

Try this: Stamp your sentiments on longer strips of card stock, then fold the ends back and forth to create banners to tuck behind any elements of your card.

You know when you are cutting basic white card stock down for layers, you have a bunch of 1/2″ strips? Don’t toss them, because they are the perfect size for these banners!

Would you be interested in a VIRTUAL class with the Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper?

Comment (at the top of the post near the posting date) if that’s something you’d like!

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Keep your creative juices flowing! 🍊🧡– Loni Spendlove

Stampin’ Up!®️ Painted Patch fun fold Hey Pumpkin Card

Hey Pumpkin: What’s this called?

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026Leave a comment

How do I love thee, Pumpkin? Let me count the ways:

In pies, muffins, cookies, soups and warm drinks!
As decorations- on my porch and on my shelves
Your color(s) – Creative Juice Orange and every other shade of the same blend!
The bounty of the season for which you are the poster child!
As part of the best craft kit EVER (Paper Pumpkin)
For your role in Cinderella’s escape plan, and
In my autumn crafting!

Playing with the Painted Patch Suite in preparation for our Fall StampFest events in Utah, this card could carry any message inside, from “Thinking of You” to “Let’s Get Together and CRAFT!”

The older I get, the harder it is to remember where I saw an idea, or what a certain card style is called. Apparently Google is nearing it’s senior years as well, because I asked it to search for a similar fun-fold card and it came up with a lot of random guesses, but no matches. So what shall we call this (and if you’ve seen it somewhere else, please tell me so I can give credit!)

It folds up into a triangle on the left side (like an easel card set on it’s side) with a floating panel for the focal poin, but it lays flat for mailing and fits into our standard Medium White envelopes:

Basic card tutorial:

Score 8.5″ x 5.5″ Pool Party card base at 2-1/8″ and 4-1/4″
Two-Tone Calypso Coral card stock panels (5-1/4″ x 1-7/8″ each) are embossed and sanded.
Layer your square panels (largest is 3-1/4″ square)
Before assembling card, fold TWO 2″ squares of card stock in half and adhere them to the front of the card, with the folds meeting in the center over the score line. These will hold your “floating panel” on the front, and you’ll cover them on the card front with the embossed panels:

When opened, the side of the card rests against a 1″ x 5-1/4″ piece of card stock raised on the right side of the inside panel using dimensionals.

If your passion for pumpkin equals mine, you can add the Painted Patch supplies below, or in the full PAINTED PATCH SUITE COLLECTION HERE.

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I love Pumpkin *ALMOST* as much as I love Stampin’ Up!®️ and that’s saying something! I shared this on my Facebook page, and I want you to know WHY I am so loyal to this company that has changed my life, and let you know the invitation to be a part of the magic as a customer OR a demonstrator is always extended to you: My crafting circle can always expand!

It was just last week I celebrated my 34th Stampaversary, and what a joy it has been.

Start Your Own Joyful Journey

Wishing you all the pumpkin-happiness of the season! ~ Loni

Stampin’ Up!®️ Sunflower Fields Thinking of You card from simple stamping to stepped up.

New at SU!- Simple Sunflowers, Stepped Up

September 16, 2026September 16, 20262 Comments

Travel around the world with us as we share stamping inspiration on our September New at SU! blog hop!

We are here to show you how to stamp simply, or step up the same project according to your time or preference. I’m using the new Sunflower Fields Suite Collection, and will start SIMPLY with stamps, ink and paper:

Stamping the large image on a smaller layer (3.25″ x 4.5″) brings the focal point to the center. All the stamping was done with Golden Glow ink on Golden Glow card stock (or Very Vanilla card stock for the greeting). I used a sponge dauber to add Cajun Craze ink to the center of the sunflower on top.

Let’s STEP IT UP a little!

For this version, I just replaced the stamped background with the coordinating Sunflower Fields Designer Series Paper, added leaves, colored my stamped sunflower with Stampin’ Blends, added a bow of linen thread and cut around my sentiment (watch the secret for perfectly cut sentiments HERE).

Now to take it ONE STEP MORE: