Sweet Springtime Paper Pumpkin Kit - Some Additional Cards

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in. Boy if you haven't seen the February Paper Pumpkin kit called Sweet Springtime, you have missed out! If you aren't a subscriber, you can subscribe and get the refill kit for this Paper Pumpkin kit. 

During my Facebook Live Wednesday session, I shared the Sweet Springtime Paper Pumpkin kit. Then I wanted to share how to take some old card supplies from past classes and create something new. This first card uses the Misty Moonlight base, Daffodil Delight layer and the Hand Penned DSP strips. These were pieces from an old card design left over from a past class. 

I added some interest on the Daffodil Delight cardstock by adding some texture with Art and Texture stamp set. The Bunny and chick are from the Paper Pumpkin kit as well as the daffodil pieces. 

The stamps are from the Sweet Springtime Stamp set. The daffodil stamp is so cute!

This card was also created using left over supplies from a past card class. The cardstock, DSP, and scallop pieces were all together in an envelope. Even the small circle. 

The bunny and chick are so sweet. I colored the bunny with Wild Wheat and the chick with Daffodil Delight with a hint of wheat. What I really like about this card, it's perfect for any baby.

I have one more card to share, but it isn't using the Sweet Springtime Paper Pumpkin kit. I was prepping some supplies for an upcoming class and had several strips of the Flowering Zinnia DSP left over and decided to create with them along with some other odds and ends.

The bold and bright colors are so awesome! Lemon Lime Twist and Berry Burst and colors in the DSP. 

To get the Lemon Lime Twist on the Thoughtful Moments "Hello", I first embossed and die-cut the words in white. Then I took the Brayer and inked up with the Lemon Lime Twist and lightly rolled over the embossed word. It is wonderful that you can get any color you want using the Brayer. 

Thanks again for stopping in. I hope you enjoyed the cards I shared. Let me know which one you liked best. I'd love to hear from you. If you would like to get details on my Brayering Techniques Specialty Class, you can check out my recent video or blog. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

 

Lovely Lavender January Paper Pumpkin Alternative Projects

Hi Everyone,

Thanks so much for popping in for my blog post today. I'm so happy to share my January Paper Pumpkin fun. For my Facebook Live, I created a couple alternative projects right on the spot. It was so fun. I even created a couple more after my Live session. I hope you like my alternative cards.

One thing I really like about this month's Paper Pumpkin is the coordination with the Perennial Lavendar products in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. I took the colors that are included in the Perennial Lavender 12" x 12" DSP for my cards.

For the first card, I used a Gorgeous Grape cardbase. Then I layered a piece of the floral Paper Pumpkin card with Berry Burst. The polka dot piece is also one of the Paper Pumpkin card bases. I trimmed it to 5 1/4" x 4" for a layer onto the front of the card.

One thing I really like about this card is the stamped background. I took one of the Paper Pumpkin card bases and cut it in half and trimmed to 5 1/4" x 4" for a layer on the front of the card. I used the stamp from the Paper Pumpkin kit and stamped a background with Highland Heather ink. the base of this card is Orchid Opulence. The added paper butterfly from the Perennial Lavender Suite is so pretty!

This card base is Highland Heather. I used the Paper Pumpkin card base again for a layer as well as the floral strip. I also stamped the foil lined white piece with the spray from the stamp set with Highland Heather ink.

The last card I'm sharing has a Starry Sky base. The "tag" floral piece is part of the Paper Pumpkin projects. I used it as an accent for the card. It really is taking the Paper Pumpkin project and just expanding it to a card. Again the paper butterflies are so pretty! 

Well did you like my alternatives? I'm trying to decide which I like the best, but it's too hard. You can't get the January Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin kit. There are refill kits available, but you need to be a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber to order refills or past kits. If you are thinking about subscribing, I would suggest you subscribe with a 3-month pre-paid subscription. This way you can try it out and earn a Level 1 FREE Sale-A-Bration item.  

Ready for a Win/Win? When you subscribe by the 10th with a 3 month subscription, you will receive a Paper Pumpkin FREE Starter pack from me. This includes:

• A Stampin' Spot organizer
• 3-pack of stamping cases for exclusive stamp sets

With a 6 or 12 month Pre-paid subscription, you will receive a Super Paper Pumpkin Starter pack from me. This includes"

• A Stampin' Spot organizer
• 3-pack of stamping cases for exclusive stamp sets
• Basic Black and caramel 6" x 8" Binder
• Variety pack of 6" x 8" pocket pages

You can subscribe to a prepaid subscription anytime during this month and receive my Paper Pumpkin Starter kit. Subscribe by the 10th and  receive an additonal surprise.



These are all great organizational tools for Paper Pumpkin. I use the album and pocket pages to store left overs from the kits. Paper Pumpkin includes embellishements and extra parts and pieces. It's great to have a great way to organize them. The Paper Pumpkin Starter packs are my gift to you. You need to subscribe with me by the 10th of the month with your pre-paid subscription.

You can watch a replay of my Facebook Live to see a couple of the cards I've shared.

Thanks again for stopping in. I love to bring you creative ideas. Let me know what card you like best from what I shared today. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

 

Paper Pumpkin Meets The Paper Players Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone,

Well if this card doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will. Thanks for stopping in today for my Paper Pumpkin and sketch challenge mash up. The Paper Players 579 challenge is a "Wild about wildlife" theme challenge. It is perfect with the Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin kit for February. It's a win/win!

The Paper Pumpkin, Safari Celebration kit gives supplies for 9 beautiful colored cards with matching envelopes. If you don't know Paper Pumpkin, you are missing out on this monthly fun. One of the things I like the best are the coordinating envelopes that are included. They are heavy and have coordinating colors to make your projects awesome!

Paper Pumpkin kits are also filled with wonderfully detailed cut-outs and embellishments. I love these milkly colored "stones" and detailed leaves. Well the roller skating elephant is cute too.

I am completely wild about this Paper Pumpkin kit! The elephant is cute, but what about this cupcake holding, banner wearing giraffe? Too adorable!

Thanks again for joining me today for my blog challenge card. You can see many other entries at The Paper Players 579 theme challenge. 

If you haven't tried the Paper Pumpkin subscription, I would highly recommend that you give it a try. You can sign up for a single month, or pre-paid for several month. Each kit is inclusive. This means you get an exclusive stamp set, ink, and all the supplies to create the designed projects. Remember, you can complete the kits as shown, or take more time to alter and create your own designs. Just subscribe by the 10th of the month to begin your journey with Paper Pumpkin. The March kit is special too. You will get 2 stamp sets in the kit. 

The March, Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin kit is going to be fantastic! The Beyond the Horizon Paper Pumpkin Kit includes watercolor prints and designs inspired by the beautiful nature around us to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes. And paper pieces that perfectly coordinate with the New Horizons Suite Collection in the January–June 2022 Mini Catalog.

That is not all! Don’t forget the FREE stamp set inside (yes—that’s two stamp sets in one kit!) as our way of saying THANK YOU to all of our wonderful Paper Pumpkin subscribers. Ready to subscribe for these fantastic kits? Subscribe today!

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit + 2 Additional Cards

 

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in for my post today. It's that time to think about that person who is special to you and show them your love with a handmade card. My projects today were made from the January Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin kit. 

I really like the lining of the envelopes for the kit. The color of the envelopes are Flirty Flamingo, but the inside of the envelope reveals a beautiful gold foil XOXO pattern. So pretty!

I used the Contour Dies and the Heart Punch Pack to die cut the rectangle and to punch out the scallop hear and that XOXO envelope liner. 

For this next card, I decided to use the inside of the envelope as the layer on my card front. I also use a Flirty Flamingo card base.Then, I used a strip of the envelope on the Flirty Flamingo side for contrast. The foiled heart squares are part of the kit as well. The vellum heart and sequins finishes the card.

I hope you enjoyed my projects today. If you haven't had a Paper Pumpkin Kit or any kit by Stampin' Up!, check out the line of products today.  I'm giving the Kisses & Hugs kit to 1 lucky winner. Simply leave a comment here on on my video saying "Hello" and #kissesandhugs. Winner announced Sunday, February 6th.

Happy Stampin',

Mary's Stampin' Café

Peaceful Christmas Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

 

Hi Everyone,

Happy Sunday stamping! Today I'm sharing my alternative Paper Pumpkin projects from the October Peaceful Christmas kit. This is such a beautiful kit too! It was designed with the Peaceful Christmas Suite of products in the July-December 2021 Mini Catalog. 

In this Paper Pumpkin kit, you have 2 card designs to create 10 cards, which include 5 each of the 2 designs. This stunning card mimics one of the sheets from the Peaceful Place 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper. It is so beautiful!

This is the other designed card from the kit. I love the plaid layering pieces. For this card, I wanted to lighten up the card a little, so I simply trimmed 1/2" from the front of the base of the card and off-set the plaid layer. Next, I have 3 alternative projects I created using this kit.

For this card, I'm using a Thick Basic White base and then plaid layering piece. I then took the "snowy trees" card base and cut it to 3 1/2". Then I cut 1" strips. I love this look!

The "snowy trees" base of the card is designed on the front and back of the card, so you end up with 2 panels if you cut it. I designed this card with the other half of the base. I then deconstructed the envelope and used the strip of the silver foils trees and the plaid envelope liner for a strip down the card. The "Noel" is one of the silver die cut words in the kit. 

For my last project, I pulled in the Peaceful Place 12" x 12" Specialty DSP some of the components from the kit. I really like the plaid circle and the cabins on the DSP. It screams country coziness!

Are you a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber? You cannot enjoy these kits or purchase refills unless you are a subscriber. 

What is Paper Pumpkin? Paper Pumpkin is a Stampin' Up! monthly One-Stop Box™ that offers a unique variety of paper projects for subscribers of any skill level to enjoy! These thoughtfully themed and all-inclusive craft kits encourage Stampin’ Up! customers to explore their creativity, try new techniques, and discover their potential in papercrafting. 

Why Paper Pumpkin? Paper Pumpkin introduces you to an impressive collection of Stampin’ Up! products, from our one-of-a-kind ink pads to our eye-catching embellishments. Plus, the carefully chosen components of each Paper Pumpkin kit highlight the unbeatable versatility and coordination our products provide! This easy and exciting way to stock up on supplies—and create small-batch projects for occasions of any kind—inspires you to continue crafting after the kit is complete. 

Now is the perfect time to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin! The November kit is all about wonderful gift giving.

Name: Gifts Galore

Details:

• Kit contains enough supplies to create nine treat packages—three each of three designs—and nine food-safe bags. 
• This all-inclusive kit includes printed die cuts, die-cut boxes, cellophane treat bags, adhesive, and more!
• Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Classic Stampin’ Spot
  
• Coordinating colors: Evening Evergreen, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Pool Party, Poppy Parade

Thanks for stopping in today. I hope you enjoyed my projects. Comment and let me know which card you liked best. Be sure to subscribe to Paper Pumpin by November 10th to get the Gifts Galore kit. 

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Stampin' Café

No Matter the Weather Kit - Inspiration Friday Customize your own Kit

Hi Everyone, 

You picked the right day to stop by. The weather is rainy and blustery and perfect for the No Matter the Weather Kit by Stampin' Up! The Paper Pumpkin - No Matter the Weather kit was in 2020 and it was so popular! Stampin' Up! has brought the kit back as part of the new Kits by Stampin' Up! line of products. Today I decided to customize my kit and create some alternate projects. 

This first card I created focusing on the pre-stamped card with the umbrella with the girls in rainboots. I used the Contour Scallop dies to get the scalloped sides and then embossed the base with the Meadow Moments Embossing folder to get that blustery feeling.

For this card, I used the left over piece from the die cut card in the first project as a great accent piece. The row of boots is super cute too! I used the green pair of boots on the first card. The splotches on the background came from one of the stamps in the Quiet Meadow Stamp set. I also used the sentiment from the Sweet Strawberry Stamp set.

For this card, I used the kit components and the included stamp set for the sentiment. Again I used the Contour Scallop dies, and then used the pre-printed boots and flowers for the focal point. It's amazing how beautiful this kit is! 

It's hard to decide, but I think I like this Calypso Coral card the most. The reason I like this one is that the new Watercolor Shapes Stamp set is amazing! You can combine and create so many backgrounds and accents for your projects. I have to say that these boots with the flowers are awesome! There has to be some way that Stampin' Up! will continue to offer the refills or something. Everyone wants more boots!

This is the last alternate project I created using the No Matter the Weather Kit. I combined the After the Storm Stamp set to create a "Thinking of you" or a "Get Well" card. The kit gives you some wonderful color combinations to work with as well. 

Thanks again for stopping in. I have a FB replay for the cards I created if you'd like more details. 

Well that was a lot of rainboots and well wishes. I had so much fun creating and crafting with this kit! If you are inspired and would like to purchase the No Matter the Weather Kit by Stampin' Up! or any of the additional products I've shared, I would appreciate you choosing me as your demonstrator. You will earn Loyalty Bucks with $25 orders when you shop with me which will give you wonderful rewards. Use hostess code #TH34PP2S when you shop with me. Place a minimum $50 order and you will receive the class kit for my upcoming Flowers of Friendship Class free! This kit will be mailed June 28th to you. Deadline for ordering to receive the FREE card kit is June 20th.

Happy Stampin',

Mary's Stampin' Cafe'

April, So Cool Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up!

Hi Everyone,

I am having so much fun creating with the So Cool Paper Pumpkin Kit by Stampin' Up! The contents of this kit are so colorful with the happy feelings of sunny days. I decided to focus on creating some alternate projects. 

The April So Cool Kit came with 12 cute shape cards to create. 6 watermelon and 6 popsicle shapes are so cute! There are also fantastic shaped stickers that you can see on my projects today. I absolutely love the glimmer paper shapes and pieces as well.

For this firs card, I took one of the watermelon card fronts to use as my focal point. It's the perfect birthday card.

I love this card! The colors in the popsicles are so sunny and warm. The popsicles are part of the stickers that are included. There are also watermelons, strawberries, and Kiwis. 

The precut banner pieces and glimmer pieces are included for quick and easy cardmaking. 

For this card, I wanted to use the cute stamp set with the popsicles and watermelons. I though Granny Apple Green would be a great summer color to use. I colored my stamped images with Stampin' Blends.

You can see what's all included in the So Cool Paper Pumpkin kit in my video. 

Thanks for stopping in. If you haven't tried Paper Pumpkin, I would really recommend trying it out. The 3-month prepaid option is the best! By subscribing with a 3-month prepaid subscription, you get a chance to see several wonderful kits. You also get a slight discount with prepaid subscriptions. Once subscribed, you can skip a month, pause, etc... You can also do the month to month subscription. I will also give you Loyalty Bucks with any of the pre-paid subscriptions. For every $25 your order, you earn 1 Loyalty Buck. Collect 20 Loyalty Bucks and you can redeem for $30 of any product. 

To get the Batter Up! Kit to begin your Paper Pumpkin subscription, you need to subscribe by the 10th of the month. Check out this fantastic upcoming kit! You won't want to miss it!

Thanks again for stopping in. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

Happy Stampin',

Mary Blocher

Mary's Card Cafe'