Paper Pumpkin Possibilities: Kindred Greetings

 

Hello friends!! Time for another Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop where we show you alternative ways to use your Paper Pumpkin!  Hope to inspire you to make yours up, whether it be the way it was designed, or think outside the box and make it your own!!

I love the surprise element of the box each month, and hardly ever look at sneak peeks. Is this you, or do you like to know what you are getting? 

I normally show you the cards as designed, but have not had time to make the kit, so here is a photo of the instruction sheet:

These cards are so pretty! I love the watercolored images and how soft they are. Perfect for a friend who needs a little paper hug. 

With my alternate project, I try to mostly use the non-consumables, what is left after the kit is made up, like the stamps and ink spots. I want to show what can be done with the leftovers, so they are not just sitting in a box somewhere. 

Here is my card, doing just that: 

It is a locking gatefold card. The edges just slip under the circle cut out to close. It is a fun and easy fun fold I first saw on Simply Simple Stamping's YouTube channel. 

I used the circle die from the 7/26-9/26 add-on dies, Detailed Flora Dies (#168664). I used Gray Granite, Petal Pink and Basic White cardstock and Country Woods Designer Series Paper. I almost cut up one of the envelopes to use but decided against it. I still might go back and make another one doing that. 

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop! 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

Stamping with Friends Blog Hop: Begonia Belle

 

Hi stamping friends!! This is my first time joining the Stamping with Friends Blog Hop Group and I am excited to share with you! We are showcasing the Products of the Month. I chose the Begonia Belle Stamp set. It is a beautiful 2-step stamp set and perfect for this card technique.

I love all the detail in these stamps. I especially love the leaf stamp.  

Your closed card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". You cut one piece of cardstock to 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" and a 2nd one to 2 1/4" x 3 1/2". Layer them on top of each other leaving equal spacing all around. You can adhere with a removable adhesive to ensure they don't slip. Then stamp your images. If you have tried stamping on layered cardstock, you know the part around the edges doesn't stamp well. The next step takes care of that. 

Lift the stamped images and back each piece with a coordinating cardstock. These should measure 3 3/8 " x 4 5/8" and 2 3/8" x 3 5/8". Stamp a sentiment and layer them to the card base. Add some embellishments, and you have an easy but oh sooo pretty card! 

I used Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry inks for the flowers. And Garden Green ink for the leaves; first layer stamped off, then full strength for the 2nd step. I used Daffodil Delight for the layering pieces. 

And don't forget the inside. The little buds are a perfect addition. I did not add an inside sentiment yet because I am not sure who this card will go to. The outside sentiment is so generic, this could be used as a birthday, or wedding or even a thinking of you!  

Hope you enjoy the hop! Follow along using the list below.

Blog Hop Index

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

Inspire Create Share Blog Hop - Pop Up Pals

 

Hi friends!! Tonight we are showcasing some of the fun and beautiful kits that Stampin' Up! has to offer. Kits are only available Online, and we are afraid they get overlooked. Take note of the ones you love and order them as soon as you can. You just don't know if they will sell out. If it's not on the website, it's gone for good. 

I am showcasing the Pop-Up Pals kit (#165634). 

Make crafting a wild adventure with the Pop-Up Pals Kit! This kit includes everything you need to create four fun pop-up cards. With precut pieces and simple instructions, young crafters will love bringing creativity to life and then share these cards with those they love! 

A playful monkey: 

a mighty triceratops, (this is my favorite one!)

a magical unicorn,

and cozy napping pets.

This kit is only $10 US dollars and has 4 cards. The cards are unique in that they have a pop up when opened, how fun is that?! This is a fun kit for children or adults. 

Enjoy the hop! Thanks for sharing the love of Stampin' Up! kits with us!! Follow along using the list below: 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

Click here to place your order! 

IDEAS Blog Hop: Enjoying Online Exclusives

 

Hello crafters!  Did you know that there is a whole 'nuther world of Stampin' Up! products that aren't in the Stampin' Up! catalog? I'm so excited to share some of our Online Exclusives in our August IDEAS Bundle and on our blog hop with you today. Our tutorial is full of amazing creative ideas!  

 This graphic is a sneak peek at the some of the projects in our August IDEAS Tutorial Bundle.

My projects are exclusive to the bundle. But I have made an alternate project using the same fun stamp set, Birthday Song, as I used in my bundle project. Consider this a bonus project. Comment below if you want the measurements. 

Aren't these guys the cutest, and they are ready to party with you!!

The August bundle contains projects from 9 global demonstrators*.  There are almost 40 pages of instructions and several Online Exclusives to pick from or just make them all. 

Would you like a copy of the tutorials for these projects for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? Just contact me.  There are three options to acquire the IDEAS tutorial bundle:

1. Place a $35 order on my website, shop here.

2. It is free for all of my team members, join here.

3. Purchase it for $15 USD.

 Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. 

Follow along from the list below to see what the other demonstrators have prepared for you! Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! Thanks for your support! 

*We have a new demonstrator in our group; can you pick out her project??

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities: Hooray for Birthdays

 

Hello friends!! 

This month's kit is fun & useful. Fun folds & birthdays make for a great creative combo, and this kit has both!

We have easel cards and birthday sentiments for all. Here are the cards as designed:

The pictures aren't the best due to the lighting and the way they sit, but you get the idea! 

The Paper Pumpkin Possibilities team loves to show you alternative projects that your monthly kit can be made into, sometimes using only kit contents, sometimes using a combination of the kit and other Stampin' Up! products. 

I like to showcase the products that will be leftover (stamps & ink) once all the consumables are used. So here is my card doing just that:

I did pull the colors from the kit and used the stamps that came in it. These are such sweet little flowers. I added some Designer Series Paper, cardstock, twine and rhinestones to finish it off. 

Hope you enjoy the hop and are inspired to complete your kit as designed or maybe venture off and make your own creation! Either is acceptable. 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

7/24/26 This or That Stampin'

 Hi friends!!

Each week I do a This or That Stampin' challenge. It could be 2 stamp sets, or 2 different Designer Series Papers, or Color Combos or my personal favorite, a sketch challenge! A good sketch will inspire me like nothing else! 

This week we had a sketch challenge: 

"This" or sketch 2 won! Here is the card using Garden Gatherings (167609):

The piece in the upper right corner was a bit of a challenge. I have no punches that are similar to that shape. Sweet Words & Label Dies (167627) to the rescue! What would you have used? 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

IDEAS Blog Hop - Woodland Wishes

 

Hi friends! Thanks for joining me on another IDEAS Blog Hop! This month we are exploring Holidays. Sometimes we get a real variety of subjects with this one, but it appears most people went with Christmas this time. Get ready for some fun ideas to follow!!

Here is a collage that gives you a sneak peek into some of the projects in the bundle: 

Several of us used the new Woodland Wishes, released just today to customers. So, you are going to get some great ideas using this stamp set. 

I wanted to stick with the same Designer Series Paper (DSP) that I used in my bundle projects. I took my color inspiration from the DSP pack. It isn't in any of your traditional holiday colors, but I think this turned out so cute! I don't have any holiday DSP, so used what I had, and am pleased with how it looks! Do you stick to only the reds & greens, or blues & silvers for the holidays, or do you like the non-traditional colors too?

Here is the complete stamp set you can order today!!

I am not a real fan of coloring but still love line art stamps. I am always trying to come up with ways to use them that doesn't require a lot of coloring on my part. Here is a good way to use the large stamp in this set, make it a background stamp!! 

Are you intrigued as to what the rest of my projects look like? Since my bundle projects are exclusive to the bundle itself, you will have to get it to see. 

Would you like a copy of the tutorials for your personal use, or even to use in your classes? There are three options to acquire our IDEAS tutorial bundle:

1. Place a $35 order with me here.

2. It is free for all of my team members, join here.

3. Purchase it for $15 USD.

Once you have received the tutorials, please remember not to share or distribute the printed or electronic copies of these bundles. We have worked hard to provide these exclusive projects for your use. If you know someone that would like to purchase the bundle, please direct them to me to obtain their copy. Thanks for your support!

Hope you hop along with me and enjoy the rest of the projects. Just follow the links below:

Blog Hop Index

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!