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Today is Paper Pumpkin day! have you subscribed yet? If you want to check out what's coming up next use this link: Paper Pumpkin. The sign up is now open for July, and goes through till 10th July. I suggested in my last Free tutorial email, that if you feel it's too many cards for you, how about teaming up with a friend or 2, then you can share the cost, and have fun together!
This months kit arrived in my mail box last week, and I show off how to create the 3 "official" cards, then go "off piste", so at the end of the video I duck off make alternatives, and come back to show them off 😃
Here are the "official" ones:
then here are my alternatives:, I've added some base white cards, and also some different co-ordinating ink pad colours, but my aim was to keep it to "what's in the kit" as much as possible, and I still have a complete set of 3 cards to create, so these were purely created from 1 set of 3 cards. I think I may add a bit more bling to them all, maybe some Rhinestone Basic Jewels or maybe a spot of Wink of Stella.
Well this months Paper Pumpkin is Sooooo pretty! It's called Sparkling Celebrations, I almost didn't want to make anything other than the designated cards 🤣 but you know me, I can't help but push the limits of imagination!, so check out below for my "extra creations". Paper Pumpkin is a subscription you sign up for, it's $48 per month, and a surprise package appears on your doorstep/post box each month - 2nd month in, it's really enjoyable, and fun! If you haven't yet and want to sign up - here's the link. Find out more/ Sign Up for Paper Pumpkin
Before I start I should tell you about the joining special!
Do you fancy joining my team and getting a whole heap of Stampin' Up! perks?
The deal this month is pick out $235 of goodies and only pay $169, then you either get all 5 new In Colour Ink pads for free (they're worth $25 each!) OR you can pick out another $65 worth of goodies for free! Plus you then get an ongoing 20% discount. Check it out here: Join my Stampin' Up! Team
We also have a monthly team zoom/ we have a team retreat coming up in October and more.
Oh and if you haven't signed up for the Paper Pumpkin yet, as a demo you get 20% off it!😉
This is how the cards are meant to be made (with a small change to the light bulbs)
Then I moved on to "Ad-libbing" the only additive, other than base cards, I used was from last months paper pumpkin, I used the green Stampin' Spot for the trees just below
One of the cool things with Paper Pumpkin is that you can get refills for the kits, so if you love it you can get more, and if you haven't subscribed yet and you already own inks and stamps you can subscribe for next months kit and then the refills from past kits become available for you to purchase, which you can make up with your own stamps and inks😍
The first card uses the bit you punch out from the windows
I chose to cut the big fireworks in 1/2 for these next 2 cards
Then these last 2 cards - every time I looked at the lanterns I couldn't help thinking of little sitting stools🤣 so I added some grass/reeds (from last month's PP) if I'd had mini toadstool I reckon they could have looked really cute in amongst the stools!
Then the stamped fireworks kept making me think of palm trees....... And the sayings I've mixed around a bit, they are really easy to just ink up the first or last words.
And that's it! So if you missed the video, here it is:
I hope this inspires you to grab yourself a Paper Pumpkin subscription and try it out for yourself!
My goodness the months go quickly don't they? I've just advertised my very first CreateAble Crafting Retreat in April 2027 (limited numbers due to accommodation restraints) if you're interested and didn't receive the email, let me know! (and make sure you sign up for my future emails!)
Oh also if you don't know already there is a joining special this month, which is pretty cool, you can either get the 5 new In colour ink pads for free or an extra $65 to spend on top of the usual join offer which is: pick out $235 of goodies and only pay $169 (the ink pad offer is the better one as they're worth $25 each!) Check it out here: Join Heather's Team
Anyway today I have next months regular card class cards to show you, These classes are on Friday 5th June at 1pm in my classroom (Laanecoorie) and Saturday 6th June in Maryborough at Wattle City Church.
Next Up I've used something from my Paper Pumpkin Subscription (Wonderful Scenes Dies), which actually seems to have sold out already! They are a special die set, includes the "wonderful", the fireworks, butterflies, flowers and frame. I've also used a stamp set (which is still available!) A Family Celebration, it's kind of cool that it gives a heap of family title names eg Mum, Dad, Better Half, - check it out with the link!
This next card is probably my favourite this month! In the class folks will pick which one they want to make, I just adore the little dogs and cats in this Cutest Crew Bundle, as I write it's currently out of stock, but should be back in again hopefully before the class! add a bit of colour and a saying cut out from the Forever Florals Dies plus one of the little furry's cut out with the dies and up on dimensionals, and voila.....
Today I thought I'd show off this months Paper Pumpkin Kit, it's pretty cool and does make some fabulous Blokey cards! If you didn't order it for yourself, hopefully you haven't lost the chance - if it hasn't sold out, you need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, then you should be able to order past kits after 21st.
And of course if you're looking for a crafty gift for a friend it would make an amazing presy💖 What better than to have a surprise box of crafty goodness turn up on your doorstep monthly?
Anyway onto what I've created with mine, and I did use up the entire kit (very proud of myself!) The first 3 photos show the "official" card from the pack in the top left corner, then a couple of varieties, I pretty much used only kit ingredients to create them, except for a bit of ribbon on 2 of the cards and extra glues. As the cards are decorated front and back I cut mine in 1/2 so I could use both sides, and made the most of the scraps that were left after punching out all the elements. This box comes with a stamp set and mini ink pad, and if you stamp off on scrap paper you can get the lighter green effect (very handy for adding a bit more "texture" to a plain background)
Then I went completely off topic and made these ones with left over pieces 🤣 and made the most of the stamp set and ink pad.
In the video I mention that I'll show you the stamp set a bit better on my blog, so here it is......
Wow Paper Pumpkin is here!! And it's Stampin' Up! Australia's 20th Anniversary. I have been involved with Stampin' Up! since May 2008 (18 years!) and I can honestly say it has been a life saver at times, it's given me "time out" when I've needed space to myself, I've met some fabulous people, made some of my best friends, had the opportunity to travel, and so much more! If you wan to be part of this amazing community, check out this page: Join Stampin' Up!
WHAT IS PAPER PUMPKIN?
It’s a subscription kit program by Stampin’ Up! and your one-stop box for creative success! Imagine everything you love about paper crafting in one fun package, delivered to your door as a surprise each month—that’s Paper Pumpkin. It’s currently available as an English-only product. The cost is $48 per kit (this includes postage)
WHAT MAKES PAPER PUMPKIN UNIQUE?
Paper Pumpkin subscription kits are designed for anyone who wants to quickly and easily create beautiful, handmade projects—anytime and anywhere! Subscribers get a new, surprise project every month—one that’s great for all types of crafters. And it’s an ongoing crafting experience how exciting! a surprise each month😃
WHAT’S INSIDE?
Each kit includes an exclusive photopolymer stamp set, a Stampin’ Spot, and step-by-step instructions for beautifully designed, precut paper crafting projects. Everything is ready to stamp, assemble, and share for a fun and easy experience. Click here to watch unboxing videos for past kits to get a better idea of what they include.
WHAT ARE THE PERKS OF BEING A PAPER PUMPKIN SUBSCRIBER?
In addition to a surprise project every month, subscribers enjoy extra perks including:
Auto shipment with shipping included. Sign up once and the kit is automatically delivered with no additional shipping charges on a pay-as-you-go and prepaid subscriptions.
Access to exclusive products. Active subscribers can purchase refills, past kits, and add-ons, that are only available to them.
Connect with fellow subscribers, discover alternate samples, and share creative ideas in a fun, supportive space. Take your ideas beyond the box.
FREE gifts and Stampin’ Up! suite coordination. Occasionally, you'll receive a gift in your box or the kit coordinates with a selection of other products for even more crafting fun.
Stampin’ Rewards with each kit! Earn Stampin’ Rewards each month with the pay-as-you-go subscription or get them all upfront with any prepaid subscription.
If you are interested in signing up for Paper Pumpkin, check it out here: Paper Pumpkin
For the next 3 months these are the Snippet "sneak peek" photos we have:
and there is an Add On of matching dies that will go with each of these kits:
And I reckon that's all I can tell you about it, so go, check it out!!
Oh wow have you seen this kit yet? Mine has finally arrived so I've done a video on how to put it together, the cards are so pretty! I think it would make an amazing gift for someone at only $37, you could either send it to them to create the cards, they only need a clear block for the stamp set included in the kit, or you could create the cards then send it on (if they're truly not into creating things)! I also think it would be fabulous for anyone short on space or going on holiday... anyway let's show you the cards.
So here are my finished cards:
The kit gives you 3 of each of these cards to create, plus a gorgeous box you can use to gift onwards I think my favourite is the yellow one, which is your fav?
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