Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Paper Pumpkin February 2020 Alternative Card Ideas

  • Paper Pumpkin Kit Alternative Card Ideas
  • Order your March Paper Pumpkin Kit by March 10
  • Join us for upcoming Card Classes
  • Paper Pumpkin Lovely Day February 2020 Kit

    A group of us got together this morning to put together our Lovely Day Paper Pumpkin Kits for February 2020.  We made both the samples provided in the kit, but we spent the largest percentage of our time making alternative cards with the kit contents and some of our other Stampin' Up! supplies.  When Stampin' Up! gives us a list of the colors for upcoming Paper Pumpkin Kits, its fun to stock-pile a collection of die cuts, dry embossed card fronts, and embellishments to grab as we head out the door to meet our friends to put together our kits at our favorite coffee shop.  Sharing ideas with each other really helps us get the most out of our kits.  And the Paper Pumpkin kits just keep getting better and better.  Next month the kits are going to include two, yes two, stamp set!  It's Paper Pumpkin's seventh birthday, and Stampin Up! is gifting us a extra stamp set in our kits for free.  So be sure you've ordered your Paper Pumpkin kit before March 10 to get your extra stamp set in the March Paper Pumpkin Kit.   These are the three alternative cards I created from this month's kit.





Below is the front of the instructions for the lovely Day Paper Pumpkin Kit, where you see the three designs included in this kit.   Every month's kit is a surprise.  Each kit includes a stamp set, an ink spot, embellishments, glue dots, dimensionals, and the papers and die cuts to make the projects in that month's kit.  In additional to the detailed instructions included in the kit, Stampin' Up! creates a video showing you how to assemble your kit.  It couldn't be any easier.  





Below is my first alternative card made with the kit contents.  The cake slice is a die cut included in the kit, but you also get a cake slice stamp as one of the stamps in the kit, so you can make many more than the kit includes.  I did cut down the shape to fit onto the Petal Pink scallop background I die cut using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies as an extra element to use on my card.  I also die cut the  swirl from the Painted Labels Dies in Pool Party to add to my background.  The sentiments are from the kit's stamp set.  The ribbon is the 1/4" Petal Pink Metallic-Edge Ribbon.    
                   




My next alternative card idea, below, used the large flower stamp from this kit, colored with Rococo Rose Blends Makers and Old Olive Blends Markers.  I fussy cut the flower and popped it up on Dimensionals.  The scalloped rectangle is Vellum Cardstock die cut using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.  The Rococo Rose sprigs behind the flowers were die cut using the Birthday Dies from the Coordinating Product Release earlier this month.  I added several 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots as accents to the card front.    





The third alternative card idea isn't very different than the sample card in the kit instructions. I added a Rococo Rose die cut using the Painted Labels Dies.  Now that I've got a good start on this kit, I can't wait to make more.  



Look through the January-June 2020 mini Catalog to find products that coordinate with your Paper Pumpkin Kits .  Also look through the Coordinating Products released earlier this month for the Birthday Dies.  Remember that when you place a $50 or $100 order (less shipping and tax) you qualify to select Free gifts from the Sale-A-Bration  Sale-A-Bration Brochure . Including the Happy Birthday To You Stamp Set that coordinates with the February 2020 kit.  You'll love everything you make with these wonderful products.   And, if you're a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, you can order refills for this month's Paper Pumpkin kit now.  Just add the Lovely Day Refill Kit, item number 153691, $10.00, to your next order.

If you don't have a demonstrator and want to order a Paper Pumpkin Subscription or need a copy of the new, January-June 2020 Mini catalogcontact me.   I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.   

Order your No-Matter-the-Weather March Paper Pumpkin Kit


This March, Paper Pumpkin has reached another exciting milestone:  our seventh year of delivering fun, easy, creative projects to you.  To thank everyone who has helped grow Paper Pumpkin, Stampin' Up! is including an additional FREE stamp set with every March kit.  This means that every subscribe will receive two stamp sets!



The March 2020 kit will arrive in an exclusive, specially-designed box that you will love!  Think daffodils, raindrops, and a fresh spring vibe.  

  • Kit contains supplies for 12 cards and envelopes (4 cards of 3 designs)
  • Note card size:  5 X 3-1/2"
  • Envelopes size:  5-1/8" X 3-5/8"
  • The additional stamp set coordinates with the March 2020 kit design
  • The additional stamp set is larger than most Paper Pumpkin sets and is designed for use on a variety of crafting projects
  • Coordinating Colors:  Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Grapefruit Grove, Gray Granite, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, Shaded Spruce, and So Saffron
  • Subscribe for the March kit by March 10


Paper Pumpkin kits can be purchases month to month or 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month subscriptions.  Multi-month subscriptions qualify for Free Sale-A-Bration selections until March 31, so be sure to combine your subscription with your regular order to maximize your Sale-A-Bration benefits


Join Us for the Colors of Spring Card Class

Spring is Nature's Way of saying, "Let's Party!"  Spring breaths new life into the world around us.  Let's prepare for the joy of Spring by using these beautiful Spring colors and stamp sets to make cards we'll need to celebrate the special occasions during Spring.  Birthdays, Easter, a new baby...all need a special card commemorating the occasion.  Join us for an afternoon of cards-making.  We're using current products from the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog products and Sale-A-Bration products for our cards.  You'll love having cards on hand to use for upcoming occasions or just because.    



March 1, 2020
1:30 - 5:30 pm
Colors of Spring Card Class #23
You'll finish these 6 cards and decorate matching envelopes in class and then you can use these projects as samples or templates to make more projects on your own.   These are great handmade projects you'll be proud to use with family or friends. 


New stampers, experienced stampers, and other Stampin' Up! demonstrators are always welcome. It's a great way to create samples, share ideas and learn from each other. We have a great bunch of stampers who enjoy joking and laughing while stamping the afternoon away.     

We're using an assortment of Stampin' Up! stamps sets, die cuts and specialty papers on these cards, and you'll want to take a closer look at each of the cards we're making in this class.  

Click here to register for the class

Class size is limited.  So register now.  Your class fee of $30 for these projects will include precut materials and embellishments.  

March 2, 2019
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Short Class - Coffee & Colors of Spring Cards Class #24
You'll finish these 3 cards and decorate matching envelopes in class and then you can use these projects as samples or template to make more projects on your own.   These are great handmade projects using fresh, Spring colors that spread happiness wherever you send these beautiful cards.  



So get ready to enjoy a relaxing Monday Morning full of coffee and creating. New stampers, experienced stampers, and other Stampin' Up! demonstrators are always welcome.    

We're using an assortment of Stampin' Up! stamps sets, die cuts and specialty papers on these cards, and you can take a closer look at these card here.   

Click here to register for the class



Class size is limited.  So register now.  Your class fee of $15 for these projects and will include precut materials and embellishments.  

Have you thought about joining Stampin' Up!, especially during Sale-A-Bration with the great promotional extras right now?  Take a look at the Join My Team tab on my blog.  It's full of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers to help you decide if becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is right for you.

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site and you'll receive notification of my upcoming classes.


Quick Links:  


Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping 





Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper

  • Crate cute cards using the Coordinating Products
  • Welcome Easter Stamp Set
  • See Coordinating Products List
  • Coordinating Products For You Stampin' Up! Purchases

    We're having so much fun with the products released in early February that coordinate with products from the Sale-A-Bration and products from the Stampin' Up! January-June 2020 Mini Catalog.  Today I paired the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper with images from the Welcome Easter Stamp Set.  I've had this set for a while, and I couldn't wait to create a card with this cute bunny rabbit.  This stamp set includes two equally cute images of a chic and a lamb.  From the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper, I used images from two different prints;  one was the stripes, and the other was the boarder from a print full of hearts. This Designer Series Paper coordinates with our Tulip Builder Punch, the Umbrella Builder Punch, and the Heart Punch Pack.  This paper really helps you get the most out of your punch purchases from the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog.





This card uses a Thick Whisper White basecard.  Then two different prints from the Pleased AS Punch Designer Series Paper.   Then I created a couple of die cuts using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.  I cut the largest die cut out of a print from a sheet of Sea Side Spray from the In Color 6 X 6" Designer Series Paper form the Annual Catalog.  The smaller die cut is cut out of Whisper White.    
                   




I then stamped the bunny rabbit from the Welcome Easter Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on Whisper White.  I used the Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends to color the rabbit, and then used the Petal Pink Light Stampin' Blends on the ears and feet.  Then I fussy cut out the little rabbit and mounted it on Dimensionals.  

I stamped a few tuffs of grass onto the Whisper White die cut before I added the rabbit.  I stamped the Happy Easter sentiment from the Welcome Easter Stamp Set onto Whisper White, added dimensionals and added it to the card front.  While the card was cute, it just felt like it was missing something.  I grabbed the little bee from the stamp set and stamped it on the upper right of the card.  It was sooo perfect!  I can't wait to see this card for Easter.   

Look through the  January -June 2020 mini Catalog .  Also look through the Coordinating Products released earlier this month, that are listed below.  Remember that when you place a $50 or $100 order (less shipping and tax) you qualify to select Free gifts from the Sale-A-Bration  Sale-A-Bration Brochure . You'll love everything you make with these wonderful products.  You can make this card by joining us for the class listed below.  

If you don't have a demonstrator and want a copy of the new, January-June 2020 Mini catalogcontact me.   I would love to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.   

Recipe

  • Stamps: Welcome Easter
  • Ink:   Granny Apple Green, Tuxedo Black Memento, Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker, Petal Pink Light Stampin' Blend Marker
  • Paper:   Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper, 2019-2021 In Color 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper
  • Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, Mini Dimensional 

To learn more about any of the items used in today's project, click the photo of the items and you'll see more information in my online store.



Coordinating Products help you Get the Most from Your Purchases

You'll want to consider the Coordinating products, introduced in early February, that work with your Sale-A-Bration and purchases from the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog products.


 Birthday Dies 153590

 Sending Flowrs Dies 153589
 Ladybug Dies 153588
 Natures Thoughts Dies 153586


 Pleased As Punch DSP 153558

 Special Day Dies 153587

Join Us for the Colors of Spring Card Class

Spring is Nature's Way of saying, "Let's Party!"  Spring breaths new life into the world around us.  Let's prepare for the joy of Spring by using these beautiful Spring colors and stamp sets to make cards we'll need to celebrate the special occasions during Spring.  Birthdays, Easter, a new baby...all need a special card commemorating the occasion.  Join us for an afternoon of cards-making.  We're using current products from the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog products and Sale-A-Bration products for our cards.  You'll love having cards on hand to use for upcoming occasions or just because.    



March 1, 2020
1:30 - 5:30 pm
Colors of Spring Card Class #23
You'll finish these 6 cards and decorate matching envelopes in class and then you can use these projects as samples or templates to make more projects on your own.   These are great handmade projects you'll be proud to use with family or friends. 


New stampers, experienced stampers, and other Stampin' Up! demonstrators are always welcome. It's a great way to create samples, share ideas and learn from each other. We have a great bunch of stampers who enjoy joking and laughing while stamping the afternoon away.     

We're using an assortment of Stampin' Up! stamps sets, die cuts and specialty papers on these cards, and you'll want to take a closer look at each of the cards we're making in this class.  

Click here to register for the class

Class size is limited.  So register now.  Your class fee of $30 for these projects will include precut materials and embellishments.  


March 2, 2019
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Short Class - Coffee & Colors of Spring Cards Class #24
You'll finish these 3 cards and decorate matching envelopes in class and then you can use these projects as samples or template to make more projects on your own.   These are great handmade projects using fresh, Spring colors that spread happiness wherever you send these beautiful cards.  



So get ready to enjoy a relaxing Monday Morning full of coffee and creating. New stampers, experienced stampers, and other Stampin' Up! demonstrators are always welcome.    

We're using an assortment of Stampin' Up! stamps sets, die cuts and specialty papers on these cards, and you can take a closer look at these card here.   

Click here to register for the class



Class size is limited.  So register now.  Your class fee of $15 for these projects and will include precut materials and embellishments.  

Have you thought about joining Stampin' Up!, especially during Sale-A-Bration with the great promotional extras right now?  Take a look at the Join My Team tab on my blog.  It's full of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers to help you decide if becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is right for you.

Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site and you'll receive notification of my upcoming classes.


Quick Links:  


Enjoy!



Donna Ross
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
LOVE WHAT YOU MAKE
Private Classes for 1 or a small group of friends:  http://cardmaking.meetup.com/71/
To place an order: Place an on-line order through my Stampin' Up! store - 24/7 Shopping