The Versatility of a Fabulous Kit

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024Leave a comment

Stampin’ Up! has the #bestcraftingkit (or kits) on the planet. Whether you just want to dip your fingers in the paper crafting ocean, or you want to commit to creativity each month…there’s a kit for you!

I wanted to showcase how amazing the July Paper Pumpkin kit “Painted Petals” was, and encourage you NOT TO WASTE A SECOND in subscribing for the August kit (and beyond).

After assembling one of the cards as intended from the kit, I created an “alternate” card by just adding a bit of Basic Black card stock. You may enjoy simply following the instructions, but if you want to stretch your artistic muscles, kits are a superb starting spot:

Fold the printed card base with the printed images INSIDE the card, then trim 1/4″ off the bottom and open side, making it 4″ x 8 1/4″ when open. Fold the front (colored) flap back on itself, add a 3″ x 4.25″ black card stock to the front left side of the card and attach your details. Adhere the card to a 5.5″ x 4.25″ black card stock base and voila:

Try turning your kit into scrapbook pages for your memory albums! The back side of the card became a faux strip behind my photo mats, and I added a simple floral border at the bottom:

Finally, don’t forget the box! On the months when the box matches the contents (usually Paper Pumpkin kits arrive in Poppy Parade boxes), you may want to gussy it up and use it as gift wrapping:

For the box top, I used one of the envelopes and the special Add-On Every Celebration Dies, which coordinate with the July, August AND September Kits:

Once your kit is completed, you are left with a small ink spot and the photopolymer stamps. With some basic supplies, you can create more fantastic cards, tags, gifts, etc.

So what is the August 2024kit going to be? Birthday Cards!

The “Time for Cake” craft kit will be shipped around the 15th and features the following, but you must subscribe by August 10th

Rose gold foil
Accordion card folds
A festive color palette
A birthday sentiment stamp set

Subscribers will also receive a gift with their kit: an additional stamp set! Those number stamps will become an indispensable tool in your stamping arsenal.

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin NOW!

We have MORE INCREDIBLE a la carte kits that you won’t want to miss – stock up for yourself, to make with friends, or to give as gifts! The selection is always growing, so check back every month to discover your inspiration.

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Upcycle a Kit Box into a Gorgeous Gift

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024Leave a comment

Maybe it’s because we’ve searched for a good box previously to no avail, but I am of the age that it’s difficult for me to throw away the boxes from Stampin’ Up! kits, or the pretty Paper Pumpkin boxes! They are such a perfect size for a half batch of BROWNIES, that it *almost* makes me want to bake a pan of ooey-gooey goodness, but then I’d want to eat the other half…

But what can we DO with those wonderful Stampin’ Up! boxes (aside from delivering goodies)??

Turn them into STATIONERY GIFT SETS!

Begin by covering the top with a piece of card stock and/or Designer Series Paper and embellish as desired. The February Paper Pumpkin kit box was also one I kept to modify, and because it was pre-printed, it took a smaller piece of card stock that I embossed for the center:

Next, you’ll also re-cycle the cardboard backing from a package of Designer Series Paper by cutting it into two pieces:

12″ x 6 1/4″ – scored at 4 1/2″, 6″ and 7 1/2″
4 1/2″ x 9 1/8″ – scored at 2 1/2″, 4″ and 6 1/2″

Those two pieces will create the dividers for your box. These easily fit 6-8 cards & envelopes on the large sections, a small book of postage stamps in the smallest section and your could add tags, small gift enclosures, a pad of post-it notes or a treat in the medium section:

Here’s the video tutorial to discover how simple it is to make this handy project:

After the video, I remembered I had some Dollar Tree goodies to send to my grandkids, and lo-and-behold, they fit in a 2-section box… just leave out the second section divider and you could also put twice as many A2-sized cards inside:

As demonstrated in the tutorial, I made a few simple cards using up the scraps from my pack of Perennial Lavender DSP and the Paper Butterfly Accents, along with the Perennial Postage bundle:

What are you going to put in your boxes? I’d love to see how *you* upcycle an empty kit box…share your creativity in my VIP Facebook Group!

Now that you’ve seen what you can make with the boxes, shop for more in the current Kit Collection:

Don’t miss the chance to subscribe before April 10, 2024 for the Delicate Wings Paper Pumpkin Kit, and add the “Thanks & Beyond Dies” to coordinate with the April, May AND June Paper Pumpkin kits!

Product List

Perennial Postage Bundle (English)

$51.25

Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Paper Butterfly Accents

$8.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

$7.00

Brushed Brass Butterflies

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$66.00

Small Blending Brushes

$12.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Mini Glue Dots

$5.75

Simply Scored

$36.00

Unbox Your Craft-ivity

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024Leave a comment

If you think you are not creative…THINK AGAIN!

Anyone can be crafty with a KIT, and I’m here to help you unbox some ways to be creative even when…

You think you don’t have time
You think you can’t afford it
You think you don’t have the space for crafting

Paper Pumpkin is the BEST craft kit subscription in the world, and each monthly box you’ll receive:

In this video, I show the Sweet Springtime Kit (February 2024), how to complete the projects as they are sent in the kit -OR- unleash your own ideas using the supplies from the kit or around your craft room:

While the full kits are sold out, there are refills for the Sweet Springtime kit (while supplies last) that you could easily add your own sentiment stamps to complete. They are available for subscribers only, so hurry and subscribe in the next step!

Click the button(s) to choose your Paper Pumpkin Path:

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Prepaid Subscription

Here are the alternative projects I created with the Sweet Springtime Kit:

Now a look at what’s coming in the March “Memorable Meadows” Paper Pumpkin kit (SUBSCRIBE BY MARCH 10th to get this kit in your mailbox!!):

Share nature’s beauty with lovely all-occasion cards! Includes a free BONUS stamp set!

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
Precut vellum pieces & wood embellishments
Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia

Perhaps you aren’t ready to make the commitment to a monthly subscription, but want a one-time curated crafting experience. I’ve got just the thing(s) with the Kit Collection in my Stampin’ Store which you can choose a la carte:

TWO NEW KITS are added to the collection every month, and while I indicated March 2024 kits would be added on Tuesday 3/5, I’ve learned that they are actually dropping into the store on THURSDAY, March 7th! I did get a peek at them today and I can tell you I’ll be grabbing BOTH kits…you’ll want to check them out in just a few days.

After the camera turned off, I did make a few more different cards with the leftover pieces from my kit (coudn’t let those gingham envelopes or adorable animals go to waste!). One of them I’ll share in my VIP Facebook Group and here’s the other:

And ONE (of four) #simplestamping cards I shared in my exclusive Paper Pumpkin email for my subscribers~ after the kit is complete and you have just the stamp set and ink spot remaining:

Use a 6″x6″ Designer Series Paper for This Card!

January 8, 2024Leave a comment

Some patterned paper comes as 12″ x 12″ and a few of our fancy designs are 6″ x 6″, so today (and to help you use up your Paper Share!), I’ve got a fun fold slimline card which uses a 6″ x 6″ piece of Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper:

On the left is the card closed flat, and on the right, it’s open to see all the panels.

Cut two 2″ wide and two 1″ wide pieces from one 6″ x 6″ piece of pretty paper to fit into each section. You’ll also need a 1″ x 6″ and 2″ x 6″ panel of card stock to fit where you will write a message. The finished size is 3.5″ x 6.25″ when folded flat.

Here’s a different version with a piece of the Lighter Than Air Designer Series Paper, which already comes as 6″ x 6″-

I created a belly band for this one to keep it closed, then when you slide it off, it opens to wish you a Happy Birthday:

If you didn’t snag a stack of patterned paper in my Designer Series Paper Share, I have a few left! Get one piece of EVERY paper in the 2024 Jan-April Mini catalog for $18 (if you pick up from me in Hurricane, UT) or $22 shipped to you, while supplies last. Both pieces used on these cards ARE INCLUDED IN THE SHARE.

Need more ideas to try for 6″ x 6″ paper?

I love making Sour Cream treat containers or use the Corner Angle card technique to get 4 cards from one piece of paper!

The Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (and Perennial Lavender suite) coordinates with the January Paper Pumpkin craft kit! Subscribe by January 10th to receive the Lovely Lavender kit:

Make love-themed cards for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and more with this all-inclusive kit that arrives in your mailbox in January. The kit includes a unique photopolymer stamp set and ink spot and…

• Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs with 8 coordinating envelopes

• 4 bonus tags that punch out from the card front

• Precut paper pieces and linen thread

• Coordinating colors: Garden Green, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Berry Burst

Product List

Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.50

Perennial Postage Bundle (English)

$51.25

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.50

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

$26.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$66.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes

November 6, 2023Leave a comment

Pre-printed card bases and envelopes can be the jumping off point for your creativity to explode!

The Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes “Add On” pack to the November Paper Pumpkin Warm Wishes kit are BIG (5″ x 7″) and SPARKLY (glitter accents on the snow and in the sky) and a perfect canvas to add to with other supplies.

First, they also coordinated with the OCTOBER Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin kit (subscribers can grab the refills HERE while they last), so I just cut off the front of the landscape card from the kit and mounted it to the front of the card.

Next, you can add stamped, punched or fussy cut images from Designer Series Paper (like Beary Christmas) to the scene for a festive holiday card in the nighttime forest! I added sentiments using the stamps from the Oct. Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit, and there will probably be more coming in the Warm Wishes kit in November…

My creative friends voted on Facebook and 90% of them prefer an EXPERIENCE over a tangible gift. Good News! You can gift Paper Pumpkin subscription (which is both tangible AND an experience) to a friend with a 1-, 3-, 6- or 12-month pre-paid craft box to their mail box each month!

When the receipt is emailed to you, it includes a printable Gift Certificate you can dress up in a BOX made from the Warm Wishes Cards (or you can just forward the email to your friend and follow up to make sure they redeem the gift):

All of these projects were demonstrated in my Live Video today:

REMEMBER: The Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On package are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and are ONLY available to Paper Pumpkin Subscribers, so SUBSCRIBE NOW!

I do expect them to sell out, so get yours QUICKLY, then you can enjoy using them with the November 2023 Warm Wishes kit as well:

The Warm WIshes kit will create 8 treat packaging boxes (4 each of 2 different designs), 1 Mossy Meadow ink spot, 8 clear food-safe bags, linen thread and a photopolymer stamp set.

Start Crafting with a KIT!

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023Leave a comment

Everyone has to start somewhere, and if you don’t know where to start, A KIT is the place to begin.

During August 2023, all the Kit Collection is ON SALE! Not only is having a kit on hand a good practice for you to pull out to use with friends or family, but it’s good to shop now for unique gifts!

And kits are are more than just cards: Gift Tags, Home Decor, Memories, Gift Packaging…plus, a new kit is added every month. The newest kit (August 2023) is the Festive Tags, but here are a few more choices you may want to explore (click on an image to view details):

In this video, I shared tips about kits and showed a few from the collection (Blossom Wishes and Robot Buddies)…AND SHARED A GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY! Don’t miss it!

It’s nice that kits come in a Kraft & Black box, for all it needs to wrap as a gift is a RIBBON and a tag (hey, there are kits for tags!)

BUT WAIT, WE HAVE MORE KITS!

While Paper Pumpkin kits are NOT INCLUDED in the sale, they are marvelous to get each month in the mail! This subscription opportunity will keep you swimming in stamps and pretty projects.

The NEXT Paper Pumpkin kit (September 2023) is inspired by our co-founder Shelli, and is always a popular one, for her style is elegant and feminine. The With Love & Gratitude kit includes:

8 treat packages (3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″)
8 note cards + coordinating envelopes (3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″)
1 photopolymer stamp set
1 Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
Adhesives

The coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors for the With Love & Gratitude kit are: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path and gold foil.

In order to receive this kit, SUBSCRIBE BY SEPTEMBER 10th!

There is also a special Add-On for Paper Pumpkin subscribers, which you can add to your next order (while supplies last): The Thoughts of Thanks Journal is an 8″x10″ gold spiral bound journal that includes 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets and a gold-clip page marker.

NEW Catalog: What You Need to Know!

May 2, 2023Leave a comment

Some crafters waited up to place their order at 12:01 am this morning because they were so excited to get their hands on new colors, new stamps and new paper from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog! You may be glad you waited, because there are a few details you need to know, and I’m here to help guide you.

First~ shipping may be slower than usual. Order early if you have an event or supply that’s running low!

After a record-setting April, SU! employees, staff and even executives have been all-hands-on-deck to pick and package your orders, and as of today (May 2nd), shipping times are 4-12 business days. That will get quicker over the next week as they complete orders from the Free Shipping day and catch back up, but I thank you in advance for your patience while waiting for your order.

Second~ in addition to all the amazing new products, there is also a new KIT available!

The Confetti Birthday Kit will have you shaking things up in your creativity!

Third~ There are a few new things available online only!

The Mini Cut & Emboss machine in BOHO BLUE is available to customers while supplies last.

Grid paper in the new In Colors to keep your stamping area clean.

A new SUITE in SPANISH (as well as English): Texturas Naturales

Finally~ If you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, there is a new peek at the MAY Exploring In Color kit AND there is now an ADD ON that you’ll want to include in your next order!

The Add On kit is only available while supplies last and includes:

18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs (Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″)
18 coordinating envelopes
Coordinating colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, MossyMeadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

If you are not getting a Paper Pumpkin craft kit in the mail each month, here is your opportunity to subscribe and enjoy a happy hour of paper crafting each month! May’s kit is called “EXPLORING IN COLOR”:

WHEW! That was a lot of information, and I hope it helps you not to miss a thing! Happy Shopping!

Rain or Shine- a Fancy Fun-Fold Card

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023Leave a comment

Faux (pronounced FO) means “an imitation” and in my own way of thinking, it also means “a better idea than the original”. This is certainly true of this unique card fold, because this “fake” version is so much easier than the one with a lot of tricky cuts and scores!

While I used the Rain or Shine suite for my card, I look forward to seeing how YOU use this easy tutorial:

Did you catch that the February Paper Pumpkin craft-kit-in-the-mail “Sunshine & Smiles” coordinates with the “Rain or Shine” Suite that is full of the cutest critters? Make sure you are subscribed by February 10th for this kit that will create 9 radiant cards with a peek-through component!

PLUS, there is a coordinating add-on die duo you can pre-order for the February Paper Pumpkin kit…while supplies last:

Product List

Rain Or Shine Suite Collection (English)

$85.25

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$63.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Hugs and Kisses January Paper Pumpkin

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022Leave a comment

Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin - Kits in the Mail

Paper Pumpkin – Paper Crafting Kits in the Mail

The Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin kit will help you express your love and caring in style this Valentine’s Day and all year long! Gold accents, heart-shaped cards, and stylish details will delight Cupid and your loved ones.

Plus, as a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you have access to exclusive access to add on the Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes (#160147). With 20 sweet boxes you’ll have enough to share the love!

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What’s Inside?
With a monthly Paper Pumpkin craft subscription box, you’ll save time and money . . . and eventually build a collection of versatile Stampin’ Up! crafting supplies.

Design
The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes (item 160147) are an exciting add-on to this month’s kit! This is a chance to create stylish treat boxes to match the heart-shaped cards in the kit. While these boxes are small, they make a big impact that shines with gold foil printing. The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes are sold separately starting 25 January and only available while supplies last, so don’t wait too long to snag them!

Project Type
Kit contains enough supplies to create 10 cards—5 each of 2 designs—and 10 coordinating envelopes

Coordinating Colors
Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Very Vanilla

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A Craft Kit That’s Lots of PUN!

December 4, 2021November 29, 2021Leave a comment

Paper Pumpkin – A Craft Kit in the Mail

If you crack up when you hear a dad joke, you’ll go bananas over this month’s cute-n-quirky Paper Pumpkin kit!

The Lots of Pun craft kit includes enough egg-citing elements to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes. From giddy gingham to splatters and stripes, this playful kit features a fun and fresh look with one-of-a-kind patterns and designs! The kit’s pun-packed stamp set provides completely customizable characters for a very versatile crafting experience.

Don’t miss December’s delightful kit – it is sure to make ‘em smile!

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Get Creative each Month
Your first kit comes with a FREE, clear stamping block. The box you receive each month contains all the materials you need to craft with ease, from adhesive to precut paper. All you need to do is follow the crafting instructions and assemble the pieces to create a Stampin’ Up! card or project. Feel free to let your creativity flow and personalize your Paper Pumpkin craft!

Design
The Lots of Pun Stamp Set is a builder stamp set! This means the included images can be mixed and matched to build a variety of unique characters with different looks and features.

Project Type
The kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!

Coordinating Colors
Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Poppy Parade