Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop: Sweeter With You

Hi crafty friends!! I hope you are somewhere cool, cuz we have had nothing but heat for some time now!

The cards in this month's kit, "Sweeter with You", are all adorable!! It is very hard for me to select a favorite, and this is from someone who doesn't even like strawberries!! 

Kit info: 

Craft sweet handmade cards featuring sun-kissed strawberries and breezy gingham.

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

• Precut paper pieces and vellum accents

• Hand-painted card base designs

• Coordinating colors: Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger

Here are the cards as designed:

Now, I love making boxes out of the card bases, and I haven't done it in a while, so here is my alternate project: 

A cute little gift or treat box! 

I did stamp the flowers onto the box, like the kit suggested for the card. I used the add-on dies, Circle of Seasons, item #167277, to cut the circle and to cut the "Hello" out of one of the kit pieces. The strawberries & flower were from the kit. The only non-kit item was the White cardstock for the circle. 

I pick all the strawberry flavored candy from my Starbursts, shhhh! Maybe I will load them into the box and gift them to someone! 

Thanks for hopping along with us!! Let's check out the rest of the alternate projects by clicking the links on the list below:

Until next time...

Happy craftin'! 

August kit info:

August: Farmhouse Florals
Subscribe July 11–August 10
Send whimsical cards featuring flowers nestled in delightfully unexpected places.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and linen thread
• Sentiment stamps for the outside and inside of the cards
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon,
Pecan Pie, Secret Sea (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

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Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop: Memorable Meadows

 

Hi Crafty Friends! Welcome to the March Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop! I love Paper Pumpkin! I love the surprise element each month. I love the simplicity of the kits, but the wow! And I love March, cuz we always get an anniversary gift! So it was double stamp set this month! Whoohoo!

I used the extra stamp set, and the blue tissue paper that comes in the kit for my card. I stamped on the tissue paper, and then I ran it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine using the polka dot embossing folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders (Online Exclusive). 

What do you think?

I did use one of the kit banners for my sentiment. I added a little gold foil paper and gold sequins to bring out the gold in the banner. The tissue is a different look, and doesn't really show as blue in the pictures, but it is in person. My goal is always to showcase the stamps, since they will be around long after the consumables are gone. 

Thanks for checking out my project. Hop along the list to the next blog and see what else we have done with this kit!

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

PPP Blog Hop: Sweet Springtime

 

Hello crafty friends!! Want to see what other things you can do with the Paper Pumpkin kits? Get ready for another Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop!

We love Paper Pumpkin and the kit projects they way they were intended, but sometimes it is fun to switch things up. I really like to show my customers and downline what can be done with the ink spot and stamps once the kit's consumable components are gone. 

Here is my card: 

This is a simple card, just focusing on the stamps. I did cut up a couple of the cards, but this could easily be swapped out for a fun Designer Series Paper (DSP). 

I hope you give it a try! 

You can follow along on the list or hop around, but don't miss any of them, or you will be sad!

Until next time...

Happy Craftin' 

PPP Blog Hop: Sweet Sunflowers

 

Welcome to the monthly Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop. We love Paper Pumpkin and love to share our enthusiasm for this monthly box of fun and creativity with you. The Paper Pumpkin kit is designed so you can follow the instructions provided in the kit to make the projects, or use the supplies as a starting point to let your creativity run wild (as we have!) Hop along with us, as we will share alternate ideas on how we used the August Paper Pumpkin Kit: Sweet Sunflowers.

This is one of my all time favorite kits. It is so pretty, and timely for us. My daughter wants to use Sunflowers in her wedding, so this kit will be perfect for the invites. Cannot wait to get started on them.

Here is the kit as designed:

Here is my alternate card. I have been wanting to try the Floating Card Technique for some time now. I love how this turned out, even tho' I cannot really see the floating part of it well. 

I really love how our other Stampin' Up! products coordinate so great with the Paper Pumpkin kits! It makes alternate projects sooooo easy! 

Hope you enjoyed my project! Let's hop on over to my friend Deb's blog to see what she has to show us....

Make sure to leave a comment, we always like a little love!!

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

PPP Blog Hop: Sending Good Thoughts

 

Hello and welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop! We love Paper Pumpkin. Sometimes we like to make it the way the kit comes, and sometimes, we like to change it up!! So if you hop along with us, you will see some alternative projects using some or all of the Paper Pumpkin kit contents. Sometimes we mix and match with some of the other fabulous Stampin' Up! products.

I love, love, love the larger seagull in the kit. I don't know why, but think he is so cute! Anyway, whatever the reason, I wanted to make him the focal point of my card. So here he is....

This kit has so many cute stamps, don't forget the inside:

Here is how I got the circle and other background piece. I cut the punched piece in half, so it would stick out behind the circle. 

Thanks for hanging out with me. Let's hop on over to Janey's blog and see how she used this kit in a different way....

August's kit is a good one too!! Don't miss out on this one:

Name: Sweet Sunflowers

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
• An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.
• Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.
• 2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!
• Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.
• Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets

Completed card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

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PPP Blog Hop: Pick of the Crop

 

Welcome to the monthly Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop. We love Paper Pumpkin and love to share our enthusiasm for this monthly box of fun and creativity with you. The Paper Pumpkin kit is designed so you can follow the instructions provided in the kit to make the projects, or use the supplies as a starting point to let your creativity run wild (as we have!) Hop along with us, as we will share alternate ideas on how we used the June Paper Pumpkin Kit: Pick of the Crop.

Here is the kit:

And the fun stamp set that you can continue to use for other projects: 

Here is my alternative:

I used the inside of the envelope for the background, used a couple of the stamps and the linen thread. Just added some cardstock and some gems. Super simple!! 

Hop along with us and see what the other bloggers have done with the kit. There are sure to be several you will want to CASE. Next up is Sharon, let's check hers out together!  Just click on the Next button below to hop along. 

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'!

What is coming up in July's kit? I am so glad you asked! Introducing the Sending Good Thoughts July Paper Pumpkin Kit. It has beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please.

Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 daring designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit will have your loved ones feeling sand-tastic! And it coordinates with the Vintage Bottle Punch from the Annual Catalog! 

There is a also a special game for you to play—take part in the Sea if You Know Paper Pumpkin quiz to learn more about Paper Pumpkin and this month’s kit! Plus, subscribers to the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit will be entered to win a 1-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin code! Demonstrators can also play the quiz and all active subscribers (demonstrators included) are eligible to win the prize.

Click here to play, or copy and paste this link in a new browser: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VG3VQ86

Good luck!

If you aren't a subscriber to Paper Pumpkin, click here to sign up! You don't want to miss the boat!

PPP Blog Hop: Lots of Pun

 

Welcome to the Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop. We love Paper Pumpkin and the projects they make. But we also like to see what else we can do with the kits, so each month we take that month's kit contents and make alternate projects with them. Join us as we explore other things to do with the December's Lots of Pun kit.

Here is the kit as designed:

The stamp set is adorable! I love all the punny sayings, and the variety!

I made a box out of each of the card bases. 

Thanks so much for checking out my blog. I am going to pop on over to Dana's blog and see what fabulous project she has created with this fun kit!! Hope you will join me!!

Until next time...

Happy Craftin'! 

PPP Blog Hop: Gifts Galore

 

Welcome to the monthly Paper Pumpkin Possibilities Blog Hop. We love Paper Pumpkin and love to share our enthusiasm for this monthly box of fun and creativity with you. The Paper Pumpkin kit is designed so you can follow the instructions provided in the kit to make the projects, or use the supplies as a starting point to let your creativity run wild (as we have!) Hop along with us, as we will share alternate ideas on how we used the November Paper Pumpkin Kit: Gifts Galore.

This kit makes 9 gift boxes, 3 each of 3 different designs. Here are the designs: 

I love these boxes because they are big enough to put some great gifts in them. I am thinking nail file, finger nail polish and Bath & Body Works hand lotion. Or a sleep mask and lip balm. Or a few Hot Wheels cars for a younger child, Or a lot of candy....

What would you put in them? 

I really struggled for an alternative, but finally decided on making tags. I chopped (gasp!) the head of the snowman. I took a piece of 3 1/4" x  6" piece of Basic White cardstock (c/s) and scored at 3". I used the largest circle from the Layering Circle Dies and laid it on the c/s with the edge of one side of the circle just off the paper and cut it out with the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.

Once it was cut, it looked like this: 

I stamped the sentiment, some snowflakes and the To & From on the tag, and then attached the snowman's head. I also added some Wink of Stella to his earmuffs and scarf. 

I did the same with one of the presents from the stack of presents. I just cut a 2 1/8" x 5 1/2" piece of White c/s. Scored at 2 3/4", then folded in half. Stamped it and then glued the present on the front. You could do all the presents this way. I added a gem to the center of the bow. 

 I hope you have been inspired to get your kit out and create. Click on the Next button below and hop on over to Dana's blog to see what Christmas magic she created! So glad you could join us!

 

It would be awesome if you leave a comment on our projects along the way!! 

Until next time...Happy Craftin'!

December's kit will be so much "pun"!!

What’s not to “loaf” about a punny joke? It never hurts to have a little laughter, light-heartedness, and humor sprinkled into your schedule. If you’re a fan of fun, get a kick out of clever crafts, and can’t keep it together when you hear a classic knee-slapper, you’ll go bananas over this month’s cute ‘n’ quirky kit!

Details

• 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!
• 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.
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Poppy Parade
• Includes a Classic Stampin’ Spot

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