Good Morning! Last week I got my November Paper Pumpkin kit – Filled With Joy and I really love those little stockings! Here are four of the stockings that I made.

Here’s the November 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cute stockings. To be honest, I didn’t really follow the instructions. But the instructions had had so many cute designs for stamping the ornaments and tags, that I just looked at the pictured and stamped the designs that I liked best.

The stamp set that is included has so many cute sentiments. The retro ornament theme plays well with both non-traditional colors and the traditional Christmas red and green. The muslin and Poppy Parade ticking design also goes well with rustic designs. So I used the clothes pins and embellishments from the Rustic Christmas Countdown kit to decorate some of the stockings for a different look.

These cute stockings are big enough to hold a gift card and there are enough of them that you could incorporate them into your Christmas decorations as tree ornaments or on a swag. They also coordinate with all the current Stampin’ Up! Holiday themes! I think the sweet birds from the Nests of Winter, the sweet reindeer from the Reindeer Days or the snowman and penguins from the Snowy Scenes suites would be cute substitutes if your Christmas themes don’t coordinate with retro ornaments.

The kit comes with four extra ornaments you can use for other projects. I popped one on a Basic White note card with the Pool Party tag from the kit. I covered the tag hole with a Shaded Spruce ribbon and used the merry die from the current Paper Pumpkin add-on dies to cut a Poppy Parade sentiment.

Here is the Poppy Parade ink spot and the stamp set included in the kit – see all those great sentiments!

I hope you have fun with this kit as there are so many ways to use it and the stockings inside. There’s a refill kit available – item 165641 ($12.00). I need to get back to making Christmas cards. I still have more to make and I am definitely behind this year! Happy Stamping!

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The December Paper Pumpkin Kit – Notes From The Heart!

Create Cards with hand-sketched botanical designs!

Details:

• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Precut vellum pieces and sparkling gems
• Scalloped card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

And the coordinating add-on is the Merry Tags & More dies – item #165639 for $12 (available while supplies last).

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the December 2024 kit is December 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Good Morning! It’s a little late, but I finally opened my Nests of Winter Paper Pumpkin kit and put together some of my cards. The kit makes 10 cards, two of each of these designs and they are tri-fold cards with pretty Shaded Spruce foil and beautiful printed envelopes. They coordinate with the Nests of Winter suite with the beautiful birds and greenery. Here are the cards that I made according to the directions:

Here’s the October 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the beautiful cards.

The first card has the two chickadees in the corner of the open arch with the beautiful Shaded Spruce foil border. I love how the sentiment is on the middle fold and pops out through the arch opening.

And here is a close up of the second card with the pretty cardinal.

I used the extra panel from the arch opening and added some die cut birds from the Nests of Winter designer series paper. I also used the die from the add-on set, Merry Tags and More dies, to cut a panel of Shy Shamrock glimmer paper to make a sentiment. The Shy Shamrock glimmer paper goes so well with the Shaded Spruce foil! And I popped it on a Coastal Cabana card base with dimensionals. I also used the tag die from the add-on set to make tags from the opening and decorate them with die cut and fussy cut birds from the Nests of Winter DSP.

Here is the Shaded Spruce ink spot and the stamp set included in the kit.

These were a couple of quick and simple projects that you can make with a the extras from the kit plus a few additions from the Nests of Winter Suite. These will be the perfect Christmas cards and tags for my bird loving friends!

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The November Paper Pumpkin Kit – Filled With Joy!

Celebrate Christmas with adorable stockings and gift tags!

• Makes 8 projects: 8 stockings with 8 gift tags
• Precut paper pieces
• Safety pins and specialty gold foil
• Poppy Parade Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, Very Vanilla

And the coordinating add-on is the Merry Tags & More dies – item #165639 for $12 (available while supplies last).

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the November 2024 kit is Novem 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Good Morning! I received my Autumn Abundance Pumpkin kit last week and this is another beautiful kit! I put a set of cards together, but I used the coordinating add-on die and other embellishments from my stash to change them up! I used 1-1/4″ x 2-1/4″ scraps of colored card stock to cut out each leaf that I added to the cards.

Here’s the July 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the beautiful cards.

Here is my first card. I decided to make it portrait instead of landscape, so I stamped additional sprigs and only used two of the pretty oak leaves. I used the add on die to cut a Cajun Craze leaf and made a loopy bow from Copper Clay Natural Tones Linen Thread. I finished the card with Cajun Craze Faux Glass Dots. My die cut leaf is the same as the pretty Copper foil and Crushed Curry cut out leaves that were included in the kit.

And here is a close up of my second card. I used two Wild Wheat die cut leaves in place of the wood and added a small Copper Clay Linen Thread bow to the label. I finished with Wild Wheat 2024-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots.

And here is my last card. I stamped lots of Cajun Craze sprigs and cut Night of Navy, Cajun Craze and Wild Wheat leaves to use around the sentiment. I saved the pretty die cut leaves that came in the kit. I made a loopy Night of Navy Linen Thread bow to adhere to the back of the sentiment and finished with Night of Navy Opal Rounds.

Here is the Cajun Craze ink spot and the stamp set included in the kit. I also included the pretty leaf die from the add-on kit.

The coordinating add-on item, the Every Celebration dies (item #164991 for $12) are still available.

It’s a beautiful kit with wonderful elements and designs. And there’s a refill available (item 165077 – $12.00)!

I didn’t make too many changes to the cards, and I’m glad that I got a chance to use the pretty die from the add-on kit. I love all the different designs in this kit and how beautifully it coordinates with other Stampin’ Up! products. This kit really does capture Autumn Abundance!

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The October Paper Pumpkin Kit – Nests of Christmas!

Spread Christmas cheer with this cozy, all-inclusive crafting kit that coordinates with the new Nests of Winter Suite Collection

• Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes
• Project includes tri-fold printed card bases and precut grosgrain ribbon
• Precut labels with specialty green foil
• Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy, Real Red, Shaded Spruce

And the coordinating add-on is the Merry Tags & More dies – item #165639 for $12 (available while supplies last).

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the October 2024 kit is October 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Good Morning! I received my Painted Petals Pumpkin kit last week and boy, this is a beautiful kit! I put together all the cards per the instructions because they’re just gorgeous!

Here’s the July 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cards.

Here is the first card. I love the frames with the watercolor florals! I did cut strips of dimensionals to add extra support behind the frames.

And here is a close up of the second card. The subtle coloring in the background with the spatters really make the flowers pop!

And here is the last card. I love the contoured sentiment labels with the contrasting DSP in the background and I was pleased at how easy these were to line up and stamp in the custom die cuts.

Here is the Gray Granite ink spot and the stamp set included in the kit. The pretty flower can be cut out with the flower die from the Everyday Celebration dies.

The coordinating add-on item, the Every Celebration dies (item #164991 for $12) are still available.

It’s a beautiful kit with wonderful elements and designs.

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Today Only – Free Shipping On Orders Of $75 Or More !

Yay!! It’s FREE SHIPPING day on orders of $75 or more!

Details:

• Free shipping is for 24 hours only. Orders must be opened and closed on 23 July 2024.
• Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
• Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
• The additional cost for expedited shipping is not covered by this promotion.
• Prepaid 3-, 6-, or 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions can contribute to the qualifying amount for free shipping (Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify). Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($25.00 shipping included) + tax.
• Ordering Deadline: July 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

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The August Paper Pumpkin Kit – Time For Cake!

Bring on a birthday bash with elegant birthday cards made with rose gold details!

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Project includes printed card bases, coordinating envelopes, and labels
• Embellishments and rose gold cord
• Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Free additional stamp set

Coordinating Colors: Moody Mauve, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Petal Pink, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

And the coordinating add-on is the Every Celebration dies – item #164991 for $12.

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the August 2024 kit is August 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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Good Morning! I received my June Paper Pumpkin kit last week and put together some of the beautiful cards. This is such a pretty kit with fun painted fruit images, glitter paper sentiments and vellum die cuts.

Here’s the June 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cards.

The leafy die cut on the first card is stunning! And there were extra peaches, so I added them to my card.

The second card has vellum leaf sprigs that go with the gorgeous leaf spray. And I love the contrast with the shiny pearls & sentiments and linen thread.

The last card has subtle vellum flowers and I love the scallop theme on this die cut, the envelope flaps and the first card frame.

There’s a refill available!

And here is the Shy Shamrock ink spot and the stamp sets included in the kit.

The coordinating add-on item, the Thanks and Beyond dies are still available:

Here are some alternative designs made by the Paper Pumpkin Team.

It’s a beautiful kit with wonderful elements and designs.

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The July Paper Pumpkin Kit – Painted Petals!

Craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and embellishments
• Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

And the coordinating add-on is the Every Celebration dies.

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the July 2024 kit is July 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Good Friday Morning! I received my March Paper Pumpkin kit last week and put together some of the beautiful cards. I made the projects pretty much as designed, but did make a few changes:

Here’s the March 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the projects according to directions – they are stunning and really easy!

I made the first card according to the instructions. The flowers are beautiful and note the rounded envelope flap with the pretty printed lining!

For the second card I substituted gold adhesive sequins from my stash for the ones included in the kit because I wanted to pick up on the gold trimmed label. I also just inked up the thanks part of the sentiment so that it would fit on the label.

On the last card, I just positioned the label a little differently so you could see the tree. The wooden leaves and tree cut outs are wonderful and so much fun with the bold colors in the landscapes!

Here’s everything included in the kit. Note that the card bases are printed on the front an back with the beautiful landscapes!

And here is the Garden Green ink spot and the stamp sets included in the kit. The one on the right is the free special bonus stamp set that is included this month. And note the printed stamp set inserts that are now included with the kit.

And here is a quick card I made with the free bonus stamp set. I combined it with the Garden Meadow bundle and Meandering Meadow DSP. I love how the kit uses the same font in the stamp set. I used a Fresh Freesia card base and stamped the flowers in Basic Gray, Fresh Freesia and Lemon Lime Twist. I used a Berry Burst Stampin’ Blend to color the flower centers and finished with pretty Melon Mambo glossy dots.

Such a pretty kit, I’m sure there will be a ton of beautiful alternative designs.

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The April Paper Pumpkin Kit is Delicate Wings!

Send elegant words of encouragement and support to those you love.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces & butterfly designs
• Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
• Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray, Basic Black, champagne foil

And there’s a new coordinating add-on – the Thanks and Beyond dies. These dies coordinate with the Delicate Wings kit and will also coordinate with the May and June kits.

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the April 2024 kit is April 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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Good Friday Morning! I just received my February Paper Pumpkin kit last weekend and put together some of the cards and treat boxes. The weather has been so cold and snowy this week, so playing with Springtime designs was a nice treat. I made the projects pretty much as designed:

Here’s the February 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the projects according to directions – they are so pretty!

The first card is a pretty slimline design with pretty flowers and cute baby chics. I did change it up by stamping the sentiment in Berry Burst rather than using the included Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot.

The second card has a sweet pair of bunnies and daffodils. I adhered my frame with pieces of dimensionals rather than glue dots, but otherwise made it per instructions. Aren’t those bunnies sweet?

The last project is a cute milk carton style treat box. This is a pretty large box and will hold plenty of jelly beans or chocolate eggs and the bunny and chick are just right for Easter!

The stamp set that is included has pretty sentiments and a sweet bunny and chick:

Such a pretty kit with cheerful colors! And I’m looking forward to next month’s kit.

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The March Paper Pumpkin Kit is Memorable Meadows!

Share Nature’s Beauty with the Memorable Meadows kit! Make nine all occasion cards (three each of three designs) that coordinate with the pretty Meandering MeadowsSuite (item 162475). Plus, this month’s kit includes a FREE stamp set.

The March Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum pieces & wood embellishments
• Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Spot

Coordinating Colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia

And don’t forget the coordinating add-on. The Love of Spring dies coordinates with this kit and is available while supplies last. Click on the picture below:

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the March 2024 kit is MArch 10, 2024. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Akiko

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Good Morning! On Tuesday, a new set of Online Exclusives will be available for ordering, and I have a little sneak peek of one of the new bundles – the Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow bundle! This is a sweet gardening themed photopolymer stamp and die set and I used it with the pretty new Meandering Meadows 6″ x 6″ designer series paper that will also be available. You can find the currently available products I used at the bottom of my post along with the card stock sizes.

I adhered a panel of Meandering Meadow 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to the front of an Orchid Oasis card base with liquid glue. This paper has pretty Springtime landscapes with meadows full of flowers – I love them! I used the arch die to cut the back of another panel and used the outside frame. I stamped hello sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow stamp set in Orchid Oasis ink on a strip of Vellum and after a few minutes of drying, I adhered it to the back of the arch with glue dots. I loaded the arch with dimensionals and popped it onto the card front.

I stamped the wheelbarrow from the Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Basic White and colored it with Stampin’ Blends. I used Wild Wheat, Smoky Slate, Pebbled Path and Orchid Oasis on the wheelbarrow and Calypso Coral, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight on the flowers. I cut it out with the coordinating die and adhered it to the card front with dimensionals.

I adhered a Petal Pink striped bow to the wheelbarrow and some pretty brass birds to the card front to finish.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow stamp set in Orchid Oasis on a Basic White panel. I stamped the flowers next to it in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. I trimmed the side with a strip of DSP and adhered the panel to the inside of the card with Stampin’ Seal.

These new products are so beautiful and the Springtime scenes will be fun to play with when you need a break from Christmas crafting. Or they will be perfect for making a set of cards to give as Christmas presents! You can find all the details of the Stampin’ Up! Garden Meadow bundle and the Meandering Meadow 6″ x 6″ designer series paper below. These products will be available on Tuesday. Unfortunately the pretty bird embellishments are currently out of stock, but are expected to be back during the week of Nov 27.

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New Online Exclusives are Coming Nov 7, 2023

A new selection of pretty Springtime Online Exclusive products will be available soon. Online Exclusives won’t appear in any catalog and are only available in the Online Store while supplies last. Click on the image below to download a PDF with a sneak peek:

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

• Visit my online store here
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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

• Orchid Oasis – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
• Vellum – 3/4″ x 3-3/4″ (label)
• Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel)
• Meandering Meadow 6″ x6″ DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background). 3-3/4″ x 5″ (arch), 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

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Good Friday Morning! Things got a little mixed up with my Paper Pumpkin kit last month with all my travel and my box was totally crushed when I finally received it. So sad because it was a pretty box. But, the card bases were crumpled too. I don’t understand how this happened because the kits are shipped with a super thick chipboard backing. So I couldn’t make the cards as designed. Luckily the cut outs and card fronts were ok, so I was challenged to come up with alternative designs. And it worked out pretty well – I came up with three fun fold designs! I’ll list my card stock cuts at the end of my post.

Here’s the October 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cards according to directions – they are so pretty!

So for my first card, I came up with a book binder fun fold. I cut the landscape card front to 4″ x 4″ and adhered it to a Night of Navy card base. I trimmed the long house cut out so that the houses could be centered and popped it on top with dimensionals. I had to make another snow bank to go across the bottom and sponged it wit Balmy Blue ink to blend in. I used a large tree cut out to hide the sharp edge of the blue house and stamped the sentiment in Night of Navy. I used some One Horse Open Sleigh DSP, Real Red ribbon and gold snowflakes to finish.

For the inside, I stamped the pretty sentiment in Night of Navy and decorated the corner with a house and tree cut out.

For my second card, I made an accordion fun fold and used the card base and pieces for the portrait style card. I used a Sweet Sorbet card base scored at 3″, 6″, 7-1/2″, 9″ and 10″ and cut the original card base to 4″ x 5-1/4″. I cut the other two cut outs to 4″ wide and adhered them to the front of each pleat. I stamped the sentiment in Sweet Sorbet and added a Real Red Bow and white snowflake to the label.

For the inside of this card, I stamped the sentiment in Sweet Sorbet and the snowflakes in Balmy Blue.

For my last card I made a center flap panel card and cut the portrait card base to 3″ x 4″. I adhered a panel of Real Red One Horse Open Sleigh DSP to a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ Night of Navy card base and adhered a mini card with the houses on top. I stamped the sentiment in Sweet Sorbet and managed to fit in a glitter backing. I popped a small tree cut out next to the sentiment and finished with gold snowflakes.

And for the inside, I stamped Balmy Blue Snowflakes across the top with a Sweet Sorbet sentiment (I wish I stamped the sentiment a little lower though).

This was such a great kit – I love the folk art houses and traditional colors! And I forgot about the glitter glue! I used it on all the roof tops and windows and let it dry for about 1 hour. I haven’t used glitter glue in a long time and had forgotten how nice it is to make your snow sparkle!

And as for my kit, I called Stampin’ Up! and luckily they’re able to send me a replacement. This company stands strong behind their guarantee!

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The November Paper Pumpkin Kit is Warm Wishes!

Surprise friends and loved ones with Christmas surprises in a box! Spread the light of Christmas this season with a gift box! The Warm Wishes Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a traditional and festively designed treat packaging box perfect for gifting warm Christmas wishes. Fill up the box with small goodies, treats, and more. It’s a wonderful way to make the season shine even brighter for the people you love!

This month’s kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! If you can’t get enough of this traditional Christmas scene and need more cozy crafts, then make sure to check the October Refill’s availability and spend more time crafting this holiday season! Plus, you can get the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On to take your Christmas crafting even further (available while supplies last).

The November Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

• 8 boxes – 4 each of 2 designs
• 1 Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Spot
• Iridescent glitter accents on paper
• Precut paper pieces
• Linen thread
• 8 clear food safe bags
• Warm Wishes photopolymer stamp set
• Completed box sizes: 4-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ and 4/1/4″ x 3-3/4″ x 1-1/2″

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

Add-On Details:

• Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes – item number 163985 ($14)
• Includes 20 Cards & Envelopes
• Iridescent glitter accents on paper
• Folded Card Size: 5″ x 7″

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the November 2023 kit is November 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

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Card Stock Cuts for these projects:

• Book Fold Card
  • Night of Navy – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 4-1/4″ and 5-1/2″
  • Basic White – 4″ x 4″ (inside panel)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh DSP – 4″ (left book panel)
  • Oct 2023 Paper Pumpkin card bases and cut outs
• Accordion Card
  • Sweet Sorbet – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 3″, 6″, 7-1/2″, 9″ and 10″
  • Basic White – 2-3/4″ x 4″ (inside panel)
  • Oct 2023 Paper Pumpkin card bases and cut outs
• Center Flap Panel Card
  • Night of Navy – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card base, 3-1/4″ x 8-1/2″ mini card base, scored at 4-1/4″
  • Basic White – 3″ x 4″ (inside panel)
  • One Horse Open Sleigh DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background)
  • Oct 2023 Paper Pumpkin card bases and cut outs

Stampin’ Up! Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription Options:

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Good Morning! Have you seen the Stampin’ Up! September Paper Pumpkin kit? The note cards are so beautiful and perfect for fall. And the treat packages are too! I put together all the note cards and one of the bags – and they came together rather quickly! Here they are:

Here’s the September 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit unboxing video from the Paper Pumpkin YouTube channel. It shows the kit contents and steps for making the cards and treat packages.

Here’s a close up of the treat bag and one of the note cards. The note cards are 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″. That’s a little larger than the usual ones, but too small to mail. The treat packages are 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″.

The greenery is so pretty and soft! The gold foil die cuts have a beautiful matte finish that is so beautiful. And there’s plenty of room after removing them to die cut small stars or leaves for other projects afterwards.

The stamping on the background turned out prettier than I was expecting, I have to remember this technique! The font in the Thank You is really pretty, so I used it on all the note cards. And I love the print on the inside of the envelope!

Here’s a picture of the kit contents:

This was such a beautiful and elegant kit!

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The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is Home for the Holidays!

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. 

The October Paper Pumpkin Kit Includes:

• All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards
  • 4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
  • Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
• A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
• A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
• A bottle of Glitter Glue
• Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces
• Specially Designed matching Box
• Coordinates with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my Online Store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my Online Store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the October 2023 kit is October 10, 2023. Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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New items have been added to the Clearance Rack with savings up to 60%! Shop the Clearance Rack now in my Online Store.

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Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!

Like Kits? Consider the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! provides a range of projects that allow you to choose the the kit that’s right for you! There is an assortment of options designed in a range of styles and occasions.

The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! makes creativity easy! Each Kit is All-inclusive and has everything you need including:

• artistically-designed projects
• step-by-step instructions
• card stock and envelopes
• preprinted and precut pieces
• adhesives and embellishments and more!

The Kits Collection offering changes frequently as new kits are released, and kit availability fluctuates. So check the current offerings in the Kits Collection section of my Online Store.

A new Christmas Card Kit was added to the Stampin’ Up! Kit’s Collection this month – the Christmas Everywhere Kit (item# 162422 – $21)!

Share the joy of Christmas with everyone, everywhere with the Christmas Everywhere Kit! Featuring trees from around the world, this kit comes with everything you need to quickly create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—so you can send the special people in your life warm Christmas wishes wherever they are! 

And here is a short instructional video showing how to put the cards together:

This Kit includes:

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes
• Christmas Everywhere photopolymer stamp set
• One Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, printed die-cut labels and images with red glitter, adhesive, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″

Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pretty Peacock, Real Red

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Current Host Code: 4BTBNFDU

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The gift is your choice of any currently available item valued up to $10.00!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required.  Let me know if you have any questions.

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

• Visit my online store here
• See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
• Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
• Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

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