sweet springtime paper pumpkin alternative card

sweet springtime paper pumpkin alternative card

by | Mar 8, 2024 | 3D projects, card samples, card swap, Designer Series Paper, fun fold, out of the box stamping, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, stamps ink paper, techniques

I have been a paper pumpkin for a longtime and I am bad about using them and I have boxes of past month’s project to still do LOL!

I am leaving for OnStage in Houston next week and one of the items I am bringing is a Paper Pumpkin alternative card for the sample boards! This is the card I put together and ten demonstrators will be picked to be highlighted on a future Paper pumpkin video! Fingers crossed!!!

This fun fold card is called a Side Shutter Fold and I used pieces from the Paper Pumpkin kit and added Petal Pink, Basic White and Granny Apple Green cardstock for the card base.

Measurements:
Card base backing Granny Apple Green –
4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
Other Granny Apple Green pieces:
2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ and 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Petal Pink card base – 5 1/4″ x 11″
Basic White: 3 3/4″ x 5″
Designer Series Paper:
(2) 1 1/2″ x 5 (cut from envelope lining)
(2) pieces for Granny Apple Green Mattes:
2 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ and 1 1/4″ x 2 1/4″
(cut from the green envelope lining)
(4) 1″ x 1 1/2″ (cut from the boxes in kit)
3 precut dies from the kit – one bunny and chick, one daffodil and one wreath

Place the short edge (5 1/4″) of the Petal Pink cardstock at the Trimmer top and place the left hand edge at the 1 1/4″ mark on the Trimmer and cut from the 1 3/4″ mark on the ruler to the 5 1/4″ mark.
Move the left hand edge over to the 4″ mark on the top of the Trimmer and cut the same line from the 1 3/4″ to the 5 1/4″
Flip the card stock to the long side (11″) and place the left hand edge of the paper to the 1 3/4″ mark on the top of the Trimmer. Score above and below the cut lines and not in between.
Move the left hand edge of the card stock to 31/2″ and the 5 1/4″ mark and score through the whole cardstock.
Move the left hand edge of the card stock to the 7″ mark and score from top to bottom.
Start at the 7″ mark and fold the score line in a valley fold. Fold the 5 1/4″ score line to a mountain fold. Fold the 3 1/2″ above and below the cut lines to a valley fold and the fold in between to a mountain fold. Fold the 1 3/4″ fold above and below the cut lines into a mountain fold.
Adhere the Granny Apple Green layer to the back of the Petal pink card stock base. Then add the Basic White layer to the inside of the card base.
Adhere the 1 1/2″ x 5″ DSP to the first and fourth panels.
Adhere the DSP pieces to the Granny Apple Green mattes.
Adhere the smaller Granny Apple Green matte to the middle third panel.
Adhere the larger piece of Granny Apple Green DSP piece to the right hand edge of the second panel.
Adhere the small DSP pieces to the upper and lower second and third panels.
Adhere the bunny and wreath to the middle front panel.
Add the sentiment and the daffodil die to the inside of the card!
This is what the card looks like standing up!
I added five In Color Pearls to the card front.
This is the completed card – I really like this fun fold – so sweet and the kit made it so easy to coordinate the whole project!

I love paper pumpkin kits – you can use the instructions and construct as recommended or do you own things with all of the ingredients that come in the kit. February’s kit included 3 cards of 2 different designs and 3 little treat boxes.
If you are new to stamping this is an awesome way to get papercrafting!

Check out Paper Pumpkin today! Now go and create some art of your very own – one paper pumpkin kit or one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
[137858]
$23.50
Sweet Springtime Paper Pumpkin Refill
[164388]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2
[159276]
$10.50
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2
[146990]
$10.00
Petal Pink 8-1/2
[146985]
$10.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
[144108]
$4.25
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$128.00
2022–2024 In Color Pearls
[161621]
$7.00
boho beach kit

boho beach kit

by | Jul 21, 2023 | card kits, card samples, online exclusives, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, stamps ink paper

Have you explored the new Stampin’ Up!’s Kit Collections – love stamping but sometimes you feel you are too busy to stamp? Stuck with what to stamp or have trouble coming up with the ideas? How about if everything is planned out for you? Everything you need in one package? Sound to good to be true? Then you do need to check out the Kits Collection!
Below are some of the new kits available!

162431
Blossom Wishes Kit
$13.00

This kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
8 coordinating envelopes.
Embossed card bases, printed die cuts, vellum blossoms, adhesive, and embellishments.
Precut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.
Finished card size: 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ (21.6 x 8.9 cm), 6-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (15.9 x 8.3 cm)
Coordinating colors: Lemon Lolly, Orchid Oasis, Petal Pink, Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Wild Wheat

162390
Confetti Birthday Kit
$23.00

Makes 9 shaker cards of three designs including the stamp set.

162363
Forever Friends Kit
$21.00

makes 8 cards of 2 designs including all supplies and the stamp set.

161804
Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit
$23.00

Makes 9 cards of three designs all the supplies including the stamp set.

161062
Timeless Greetings Kit
$23.00
Makes 8 cards of 2 different designs includes all supplies and the stamp set.
The new Boho Beach kit is the perfect stamp set and kit for the summer season.

162418
Boho Beach Kit
$22.00

Makes 8 cards of two designs with all supplies and stamp set.

It comes in a sturdy box with full color instructions all the supplies to make 8 beautiful cards of 2 designs.

For ease of stamping I replace the Stampin’ Spot ink pad with my full size stamp pad and my ergonomic acrylic block with the one that comes in the kit.
On the first card I stamp the splatter pattern in Pecan Pie ink according to the instructions on the card.
I stamp the leaf stem onto the card center according to the instructions in Pecan Pie ink. I stamp the sentiment onto the die cut for this card per the instructions sheet.
I place the die cuts onto the card per the instructions with the mini glue dots and add Stampin’ Dimensionals and twine to the sentiment piece.
Here is the finished card for the first version. So beautiful with the matching envelope!
For the second card version, I stamp according to the instruction sheet the splatter patter on the card in Pecan Pie ink. Stamp the sentiment onto the die cut sentiment piece and punch out the pre-cut dies for this card.
I wrap the twine around the edge of the sentiment piece and add Stampin’ Dimensionals per the instruction sheet.
I add the die cuts to the card.
Add the sentiment piece per instructions.
Add the beach chair die cut to the card to finish this beachy boho card. I love the easy summery vibes of these cards and they are perfect for summer crafting!

Try this fun kit this summer – and make some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Boho Beach Kit (English)
[162418]
$22.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
[161665]
$9.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$26.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$5.50
Paper Snips
[103579]
$11.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.25
birthday card organizer kit – perfect for a hard to buy christmas gift upcoming class information

birthday card organizer kit – perfect for a hard to buy christmas gift upcoming class information

by | Oct 26, 2022 | 3D projects, card kits, card samples, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, product reviews, special offer

This new card kit is a birthday card organizer and is fabulous! Perfect for those hard to buy for Christmas gifts! Want to join me to craft together and cross off a Christmas gift or two in the process? This will be a class in early November Date still to be determined – let me know if you are interested and what days work for you!

The kit comes with a pocketed folder sections with a printed pockets for recording loved ones dates of birth and a pocket to keep all the birthday cards you need to send throughout the year!

Here is the lovely printed organizer.

I comes with stickers for each pocket to label them by month.

It has an additional pocket on the front and back covers for extra card storage.

It comes with two birthday card designs and a full color instructions sheet to guide you in the card making process step by step.

You could easily purchase them from me on -line using the hostess code FA3VX7JQ and complete them at home but why not come and craft in person and make it an evening out!
Let me know!

This is the pre-printed card base for card #1.

Fold in half and add the crumb cake colored adhesive sticker band across the middle of the card.
There are pre-printed focal pieces, pop those out and pop up the large floral focal piece on Stampin’ Dimensionals provided in the kit and adhere over the crumb cake strip in the center of the card.
Adhere the black and white leaf image in the bottom right hand corner under the floral image using the glue dots provided in the kit or adhesive of your own.
Adhere the green leaf stems to the card as shown in the instruction sheet.
adhere the rose bud as shown above the larger floral image to the left.
Add the black sentiment sticker below and to the left of the floral image
Add the Adhesive backed sequins provided in the kit to the card as shown in the directions or your own arrangement.
Here is the first finished card.
Here are the pieces for the second design of the birthday cards that come in the kit – this one has a more masculine theme and is super easy to put together with the Tear N Tape provided.
Adhere the black polka dotted triangle in the upper left hand corner of the card base.
Adhere the double green triangle to the lower left hand corner.
Add the sentiment sticker to the center of the card.
Add the adhesive backed sequins according to the instructions or a design of your own! Get creative with it!
Here are pictures of the binder organizer and the finished cards!
I will have extra ones for sale after the class date if you want Christmas gifts and cannot make it.

You can purchase a kit and the class if FREE.
Or I will have the complete kits available with a surcharge as they will already be put together!

Come join us for an evening of fun! Message me to RSVP!

Happy Stampin’
Natalie

Product List
Birthday Card Organizer Kit
[161056]
$25.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal+
[149699]
$12.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]
$7.00
Paper Trimmer
[152392]
$25.00
Bone Folder
[102300]
$7.00
beyond the horizon – march 2022 – paper pumpkin cards and alternatives

beyond the horizon – march 2022 – paper pumpkin cards and alternatives

by | Apr 1, 2022 | card samples, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection

Last month’s paper pumpkin featured cards in the same style as our very popular New Horizons DSP! The following cards are made from the kit. The first three are made as directed in the kit – all others are alternative projects using the items in the kit and some extra supplies.

These next three are made using the kit’s instructions.

The following cards use parts and pieces from the first card shown above, making alternative projects/cards with the given materials. It is fun to stretch your imagination and think outside the box!
These next cards are alternatives from the parts and pieces of the second card shown above!
The following card is an alternative using some of the parts and pieces from the first and second cards!
The last pictures show the alternative cards from the parts and pieces of the third card shown above!
The next photographs are samples using the envelope papers!
I hope this inspired you to order a paper pumpkin and try your hand at the fun projects – whether following the directions to the tee or going off on your own and making a creation unique to you!

Now go out nd create your own art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

favorite paper pumpkin ever –

favorite paper pumpkin ever –

by | Mar 9, 2022 | card samples, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, product reviews

LOL To say I am a little behind with my paper pumpkins is the understatement of the year!! But I love them and even though this one is from April (and probably not the oldest one in my stash not done!!) it could not have come at a better time! Time’s recently have been tough for everyone – pandemic, isolation, anxiety, depression, economic, political and general world unrest…I would save we could all use our own Hope Box!! I did this entire kit exactly as designed – it was so awesome! My only regret is that I only had one to do! Kudos to the Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin design team!! Tomorrow is the last day to register for the Beyond the Horizons paper Pumpkin and I have a feeling this is going to be another epic one! You get a free extra stamp set if you sign up for a subscription before March 10th – (you can cancel at any time) $23.50 in the United States for a stamp set, an ink spot, full colored pamphlet of detailed instruction and a link to a video plus all the consumables to make the projects as is and extra pieces to venture out of the box and make your own designs!! You do not want to miss this one!
Let me know if you need any assistance if you would like to start a Paper pumpkin subscription today!

Hope this inspires you to craft today and create your own work of art – one stamp at a time!

Happy Stampin’

Natalie

so cool – april 2021 paper pumpkin alternative projects 19-16-9-2

so cool – april 2021 paper pumpkin alternative projects 19-16-9-2

by | May 7, 2021 | card samples, paper pumpkin/kit collection alternatives, paper pumpkin/kits collection, scrapbooking, techniques

April Paper Pumpkin came a little late do to some supply issues – just another COVID interruption – but boy was it worth the wait – it is potentially my favorite paper pumpkin stamp set to date! I love that it coordinates with the Sweet Ice Cream set and Designer Series paper! You are probably wondering about the blog post title – what in the world is the 19-16-9-2?
Well this paper pumpkin kit makes 12 cards – 3 each of 4 designs IF you follow the directions and make the cards exactly as is…but there are many demonstrators (including myself) that take the opportunity each month to show everyone just how versatile these kits can be. I made one of each of the 4 original kit designs and then I went to work creating my own works of art and came up with 19 – 3 x 3 cards using the stickers in the kit, 16 full size cards using mainly the kit components (including the 4 original designs) , 9 cards using paper that I made and the stamps included in the kit and 2 scrapbooking pages (a 12″x12″ and an 8 1/2″x11″!) PHEW!  That is a total of 44 cards and 2  double page layout scrapbooking pages!

Here are the four pre-designed original shape cards from the kit:

Using the 2 sticker sheets that came in the kit – I cut 12″x12″ cardstock into 3″x 6″ pieces scored at 3″ to make 8 cards from one sheet of 12″x12″ cardstock. I used my blender brushes and matching shades of ink to create a subtle colored background on the cardfront. I adhered the stickers and stamped sentiments and viola – easy cards to attach to a gift/gift bag or a lunchbox note or a million other ways to use these adorable 3″ x 3″ cards!
Next I cut most of the cards in half and mounted the shape cards onto full sized cards and added sentiments and sequins! I colored the plain card backs with ink and distressed them with water droplets.
Finally I created paper to mimic the backgrounds of the popsicles – I used my blending brushes and covered an 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of cardstock with Mambo Melon ink, Gorgeous Grape ink, and Pacific Point ink, overlapping the colors. I took an old toothbrush and a small cup of water and dripped and splattered the water onto the inked cardstock. The water droplets lift the color and make a great distressed look!
I stamped the popsicle and watermelon image onto the paper I created and created the cards below!
And finally I created two scrapbooking pages – one 12″ x 12″ and one 81/2″ x 11″!

This was such a fun paper pumpkin – I hope this inspired you to go out and create some art of your own – one stamp at a time!

 

Happy Stampin’,

 

Natalie