Every fairy tale has a beginning, and Paper Pumpkin’s story started with one, too.
When Stampin’ Up!® first introduced Paper Pumpkin, it was inspired by Cinderella’s pumpkin… a little reminder that creativity can transform an ordinary day into something special. While I can’t promise a carriage or glass slippers, I can guarantee a creative escape delivered to your mailbox each month! (No fairy godmother required.)
The July “Hooray for Birthdays” Paper Pumpkin kit appeared in my mailbox this week and I went to work creating an alternate project using just the Hooray for Birthdays stamp set, Timid Tiger Ink Spot and the Detailed Flora Add-On Dies. Each month, I help my subscribers extend the use of their kit after the projects are assembled by sharing new ideas in a special newsletter.
Let’s review how to create a perfect layer for the “Hooray”:
- Place the stamp flat (face up) on card stock and trace around the photopolymer shape.
- Cut out the shape and FLIP IT OVER to stamp the sentiment. If you used a white card stock, it helps to lay it on a darker surface so you can see where to place it.
For crafters who crave convenient and fabulous, August is the perfect time to start creating with Paper Pumpkin because new subscribers can save 25% on their first kit!
Here’s who qualifies:
- You haven’t had an active Paper Pumpkin subscription in the past 18 months.
- You choose a pay-as-you-go subscription (this offer doesn’t apply to prepaid subscriptions).
Your discounted first kit will be the August 2026 Kindred Greetings Kit: The cards in this kit are all about sharing meaningful messages, with thoughtful sentiments and detailed botanical designs.
Why so many people love Paper Pumpkin
- Everything you need in one box (except scissors!)
- Precut pieces and step-by-step instructions
- An exclusive stamp set and coordinating ink spot
- A fun creative break without planning, shopping, or cleaning up a craft room
Whether you’ve never stamped before or you’ve been crafting for years, these kits make it simple to sit down and create something beautiful in about an hour.
Sometimes the best adventures begin with a pumpkin.