Paper Pumpkin Alternative – Lovely Lavender

I hosted my monthly Zoom call with my Paper Pumpkin customers yesterday. During our Pumpkin in the Fungeon call, I share some fun ideas with the items included in the monthly kit, and my customers share their brilliant ideas. I’m always impressed by what others are making and love to spend that time with my customers who participate. Sometimes we rush through our projects and then just chat for the rest of the time. We, of course, talked about the new catalog and Sale-a-Bration products, too. What fun!

Today I’m sharing one of the alternative designs I shared with January’s Lovely Lavender Kit, a sweet collection of purple projects with sweet, lavender designs. Before I share my alternative project, here’s a look at the finished projects (as designed) from the January 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit:

Here’s a look at all the goodies that came in this kit, which also included a Gorgeous Grape Stampin’ Spot and a stamp set:

Here’s a closer look at the coordinating stamp set that came with the January kit:

While the full kit is no longer available, the refills are available to subscribers in the online store while supplies last. You can see it here.

Alternative Project

While I made several projects to share with the group, I am sharing one with you today. It has several “sharable” elements, and I had fun making it. Here’s the card I made, along with the coordinating envelope:

The focal panel on my card sits on a Crumb Cake base with thin Crumb Cake and thin Basic White border around it. The Paper Pumpkin kit includes a cardfront panel that’s filled with beautiful flowers. The punched out is used to make a tag, and the remaining cutout is used for one of the card designs. Rather than remove the panel, I punched it out and popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I trimmed down the focal layer to 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″, leaving the punched out, popped up piece a little off-center. Here’s a closer look:

The kit includes some delicate, green leaves. flipped my leaves over and used a Blending Brush to add a little Crumb Cake to the leaves. I positioned the leaves on the front panel to cover the hole at the top that identifies the piece as a tag. Here’s a look:

I added a white border to the soft purple punch-out and layered the word “love” over it. Finally, I added three Fine Purple Gems  as an accent on the card.

More Coordination

The elements of this kit coordinate beautifully with the products in the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection in Stampin’ Up!’s January – April 2024 Mini Catalog. All of these products are currently available – click on the image below to learn more or place an order:

February’s Paper Pumpkin

February’s Paper Pumpkin kit is filled with cute cards and treat boxes to celebrate Easter and Spring. Here’s a sneak peek at the Sweet Springtime kit:

Here are some products included in the kit:

• 9 projects (3 each of 3 designs), including printed cards, coordinating envelopes and gift boxes
• Pre-cut paper pieces, baker’s twine and embellishments
• An Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake

Sign up by February10 to receive this sweet kit and be a part of our next Pumpkin in the Fungeon call!

Sign Up for Paper Pumpkin Today

If you’d like to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and be a part of my Pumpkin in the Fungeon calls, you can sign up for Paper Pumpkin here. If you have questions or need assistance, please email me at [email protected]. I hope you are inspired by these projects – now, I’m off to play with all the other amazing elements of the kit.

You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin with your credit card (to be billed each month), or you can purchase a prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription on an online order – your order can help you earn Host Rewards and Crown Rewards.

Here are the options:

Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription 1-Month – 137858

Price: $22.50

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Price: $67.50

Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription 6-Month – 137860

Price: $122.50

Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription 12-Month – 137861

Price: $235.00

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You’ll receive a code from Stampin’ Up! that can be applied to your Paper Pumpkin account. Yay!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

Hot Air Balloon – Super-Awesome Fun Time

Yesterday I shared some details about the Super-Awesome Fun Time Card Kits that were mailed out last week, including a link to the online tutorial that’s now available. To learn more, click on the link below:

Brian’s Adhesive Bundle – Now Available

Last week I shared some last minute gift ideas, including a Paper Pumpkin Subscription, a personalized Gift Card, an Adhesives Bundle and Product Shares. What fun! I’m really excited about my Adhesive’s Bundle, and hope you’ll take a look. To learn more click on the image below:

Placing an order today?  Of course you are! If you are placing an order for $150 or more, I want you to enjoy all of the Host Rewards you have earned.  If your order is less than $150, I’d love for you please add this Host Code – 9KDYA2EE – when prompted. Thank you!