Thursday, February 10, 2022

Valentine fun using Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit and add-on Mini Treat Holders

                          

  • Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit Alternatives
  • Pretty Pillowbox Dies create more Valentine Treat Holders
  • Kisses & Hugs Refills +  Mini Treat Boxes Add-On available now!
Sometimes it's necessary to unlearn the lessons we learned in Kindergarten.  Color inside the lines, they teach us.  Use the expected colors of green for grass, blue for sky.  When I receive a Paper Pumpkin Kit, the first thing I do is look for alternative ways to use the elements in a kit. I like to color outside the lines. Paper Pumpkin Kits are great to use just as they were designed. But it's even more fun to create alternative projects with the Paper Pumpkin Kits.  The Kisses and Hugs Kit from January 2022 lends itself to lots of creative ideas, so be bold.  Color outside the lines with your Paper Pumpkin Kits!  Express yourself freely!  I used the heart die cuts in the kit to create a fun-fold card.  Then I opened the envelopes in the kit and created some alternative treat packaging ideas using Pretty Pillowbox Dies, Item #156321 |$34.00 USD.  I used the Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Add-On as is, as they were perfection.  Refills are available for the Kisses & Hugs Kit and the Mini Treat Boxes Add on.  The Mini Treat Box add-on includes 20 treat boxes!  In addition to my own kit and Mini Treat Boxes add-on, I also sent sets as fun gifts for my niece and nephew, who also love to craft.  


Valentine Card and treat holders using January 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin' Up!

To create the card below, I used one of the base card provided with the kit.  I folded the two hearts on each end in half so that they opened in the center.  The I layered a vellum heart and a pink heart from the kit.  I opened an envelope and cut a heart from the Xs and Os print on the inside of the envelope just a bit smaller than the pink heart.  I then added a Gray Granite arrow from the kit.  Then I used the stamps from the kit to stamp a sentiment on the inside.  
 

Alternative Valentine Card using Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin' Up!


Then I folded a couple of the add-on Kisses & Hugs mini treat boxes together, added a few white shreds, and a piece of wrapped candy.  I used the gold cord from the add-on kit and the pink heart.  It makes a fun addition to the card from the Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit.  


Treat Boxes with gold Xs and Os from the Kisses & Hugs Add on to the January 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit


Next, I opened a few of the envelopes from the Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit and I decided to make some additional mini treat holders using the Pretty Pillowbox Dies.  I used a couple of small plastic bags filled with Pistachios to fill these little Pillowboxes.  I used the gold cord and small pink hearts from the add-on kit to coordinate with the card and other mini boxes.  

  
Alternative Card and treat holder using January 2022 Kisses & Hugs Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin'' Up!

  

Earn Free Sale-A-Bration selections with each $50 or $100 order you place as part of your $300 order between now and 28 February 2022.  And if you Join my Stampin' Up! team during Sale-A-Bration,--4 January-28 February 2022-- you'll select $125 of products for only $99 AND get your choice of any two stamp sets FREE!

Visit my Stampin' Up! on-line store to place your order for Stampin' Up! products.  Use the February Host Code if your order is between $50-$149 before shipping and tax to qualify for a thank you gift for shopping with me.  Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify.  February Host Code:  93GNQ9Z4


Recipe

  • Stamps:  Kisses & Hugs January 2022 Paper Kit & Refill Kit
  • Ink: Gray Granite
  • Paper: Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, Gray Granite, Flirty Flamingo, Vellum Cardstock
  • Accessories: Kisses & Hugs Add-on Mini Treat Boxes, Gold Cord, Pretty Pillowboxes Dies, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal, Mini Dimensionals

To learn more about any of these current items, visit my online store.  




Shop My Stampin' Up! Store, now!

Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Add-On + Kit Refills Available!

 

It's time to sweeten up your love cards!  The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Add-on is available to purchase.  Perfect for adding a candy treat with your Valentine card for your sweetheart.  This is a Paper Pumpkin add-on item so you must be a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber to purchase.  This is only available while supplies last, so don't delay in getting yours!  



Includes 20 mini treat boxes, 20 tags, and Gold cord:  10-1/2 yards.  Completed project size:  1-3/4" X 1-3/4" X 1-3/4".  Order Item # 160147 | $10.00 USD.  Order your Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes, here.

Look for Paper Pumpkin ideas on the Paper Pumpkin blog.  The January Kisses & Hugs assembly video can be viewed here: or, here if it doesn't show up in your browser.   https://youtu.be/mbYNrKLosfI  You'll also find fun alternative ideas for using your January kit on the Paper Pumpkin Blog.  You'll also be able to order a Kisses & Hugs Refill Kit, Item 160219 | $10.00  also.







Shop & Earn During Sale-A-Bration

 
Choose a Free Sale-A-Bration product with every $50 or $100 you spend (before tax and shipping), by 28 February 2022.  Place multiple $50 or $100 orders or place one large order and earn selections for each $50 or $100 you spend AND, still qualify for Stampin' Rewards for orders over $150.  

Check out the FREE selections in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure, here.

Host & Earn During Sale-A-Bration

 
Hosting an online stamping event or a live event during Sale-A-Bration earns you more. Both you and your guests can earn FREE Sale-A-Bration products.  Plus when you host a stampin party and reach a certain amount in sales (see the chart on the host page in the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog on page 90 for more information on Rewards you can earn), in addition to earning rewards for party sales, you can also earn the exclusive Calming Camellia Cling Stamp Set (Item 158117) on page 17 of the Sale-Bration Brochure for free when your party sales reach $300.

Contact me about hosting a stamping part, here.

 

Join & Earn 2 Free Sets During Sale-A-Bration

 

Joining during Sale-A-Bration also earns you more!  If you decide to sign up as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you'll select a starter kit worth $125 in merchandise for $99, and then select Any two additional free stamp sets. And shipping is free! Select your two fee stamp set and starter kit products from anything you see in current catalogs or at stampinup.com..

Read more about joining Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator, here.
 

Tips for getting the most from your purchases during Sale-A-Bration 


February is the final month for free Sale-A-Bration selections with your purchases.  If you're a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, check your subscription.  Many stampers subscribed to Paper Pumpkin in January or February 2021 to earn Free Sale-A-Bration benefits, and their subscription ended in December 2021 or January 2022.  Renew your yearly subscription for 2022 now, and again earn Free Sale-A-Bration selections with your subscription.

What's Paper Pumpkin?  Paper Pumpkin is our 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.  Paper Pumpkin is a great introduction to an impressive collection of Stampin' Up! products, from our one-of-a-kind ink pads to our eye-catching embellishments.  It's an easy way to stock up on supplies and create small-batch projects you'll find joy in creating and giving.

Order 1 mo., 3 mo., 6 mo., or 12 Mo. subscription.  Add the item number below for the subscription length you desire.  You can combine your Paper Pumpkin Order with other stamping items to select Free Sale-A-Bration items for each $50 or $100 (less sales tax and shipping) you order.


You'll receive an email with your code for starting your subscription on the PaperPumpkin.com site. 


 



Shop My Stampin' Up! Store, now!

Download Free Catalogs 


  • Download a Free copy of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog here.
  • Download January-June 2022 Mini Catalog here
  • Download Sale-A-Bration Brochure here

Add the February 2022 Host Code, below, to your orders between $50 and $149 for a free thank you gift for shopping with me.



Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos of card ideas, plus you'll receive project ideas and notifications of my upcoming classes or meetups at Starbucks. 

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 







Monday, February 07, 2022

A Sweet Conversations Valentine Card to tell Your Love Story

                         

  • Sweet Talk Bundle creates Valentine Card for loved ones
  • Bouquet of Love Dies and Floral Heart Dies also work with Sweet Conversations Stamp Set and Dies From Stampin' Up!
  • Kisses & Hugs Refills +  Mini Treat Boxes Add-On Now Here!
Every love story is different.  The fun of creating Valentines is to fine colors and textures that express the warmth and love you have for someone you've chosen to create your love story with.  Today I've used a rich array of textured papers, ribbons and hearts to create a unique valentine for someone special.  I chose Misty Moonlight as my accent color and then chose papers with printed textures to add interest.  I used heart dies from the Floral Heart Dies and from the Bouquet of Life Dies, and labels and Sentiment from the Sweet Heart Dies and Sweet Conversations Stamp Set.  I used papers from the In Good Taste Paper Pack, along with vellum from the Vellum 12 X 12 Layering Designs ,along with Frayed Ribbon and Bakers Twine to create my card.  Handmade Valentines create special memories your loved ones will cherish long after the holiday has passed.

Handmade Valentine with Hearts and textured paper, 3/4 Frayed White ribbon and white twine




To create this card, I began with a basecard of Misty Moonlight Cardstock.  Then a layer of one of the prints from the 12" X 12" In Good Taste Designer Series Paper.  Then a banner made from another prints from In Good Taste, and finally a Stitched rectangle of Misty Moonlight using one of the Stitched Rectangle Dies.  
 
Valentine Card with two hearts and textured paper, ribbons and twine


Then I created two heart images.  The one on the left is another print from the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper.  I used the large heart from the Bouquet of Love Dies to die cut this heart.  For the heart on the right, I used the heart from the Floral Heat Dies.  I cut one in Misty Moonlight.  The second I cut from one of the prints in the Vellum 12" X 12" Layering Designs pack.  It created a lovely lighter shade of blue heart that matched the Misty Moonlight accents perfectly.  I added a bow from White Baker's twine on the Vellum heart.  


Valentine Card created using heat dies and papers from Stampin' Up!


I used the Seet Heart Dies to die cut a label for the Happy valentine's day sentiment from the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set.  I stamped it in Misty Moonlight.  To complete my cards, I added a piece of 3/4" White Frayed Ribbon, a gold foil accent from a retired set of butterfly dies, and then added a couple of Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots.  Below is a close up of the hearts showing the design in the Vellumn and more of the textures in the papers used for this card.

  
Vellum Layering Designs and Hearts of different textures work together to create a fun Valentine Card

  

Earn Free Sale-A-Bration selections with each $50 or $100 order you place as part of your $300 order between now and 28 February 2022.  And if you Join my Stampin' Up! team during Sale-A-Bration,--4 January-28 February 2022-- you'll select $125 of products for only $99 AND get your choice of any two stamp sets FREE!

Visit my Stampin' Up! on-line store to place your order for Stampin' Up! products.  Use the February Host Code if your order is between $50-$149 before shipping and tax to qualify for a thank you gift for shopping with me.  Orders over $150 earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up!, and you do not use the Host Code to qualify.  February Host Code:  93GNQ9Z4


Recipe

  • Stamps:  Sweet Conversations
  • Ink: Misty Moonlight
  • Paper: Basic White, Misty Moonlight, In Good Taste 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper, Vellum 12" X 12"  Layering Designs, Gold Foil Sheets
  • Accessories: Bouquet of Love Dies, Floral Heart Dies, Sweet Heart Dies, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots, White 3/4" Frayed Ribbon, Bakers Twine Essentials Pack (White), Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin' Seal, Mini Dimensionals

To learn more about any of these current items, visit my online store.  




Shop My Stampin' Up! Store, now!

Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Add-On + Kit Refills Available!

 

It's time to sweeten up your love cards!  The Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes Add-on is available to purchase.  Perfect for adding a candy treat with your Valentine card for your sweetheart.  This is a Paper Pumpkin add-on item so you must be a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber to purchase.  This is only available while supplies last, so don't delay in getting yours!  



Includes 20 mini treat boxes, 20 tags, and Gold cord:  10-1/2 yards.  Completed project size:  1-3/4" X 1-3/4" X 1-3/4".  Order Item # 160147 | $10.00 USD.  Order your Kisses & Hugs Mini Treat Boxes, here.

Look for Paper Pumpkin ideas on the Paper Pumpkin blog.  The January Kisses & Hugs assembly video can be viewed here: or, here if it doesn't show up in your browser.   https://youtu.be/mbYNrKLosfI  You'll also find fun alternative ideas for using your January kit on the Paper Pumpkin Blog.  You'll also be able to order a Kisses & Hugs Refill Kit, Item 160219 | $10.00  also.







Shop & Earn During Sale-A-Bration

 
Choose a Free Sale-A-Bration product with every $50 or $100 you spend (before tax and shipping), by 28 February 2022.  Place multiple $50 or $100 orders or place one large order and earn selections for each $50 or $100 you spend AND, still qualify for Stampin' Rewards for orders over $150.  

Check out the FREE selections in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure, here.

Host & Earn During Sale-A-Bration

 
Hosting an online stamping event or a live event during Sale-A-Bration earns you more. Both you and your guests can earn FREE Sale-A-Bration products.  Plus when you host a stampin party and reach a certain amount in sales (see the chart on the host page in the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog on page 90 for more information on Rewards you can earn), in addition to earning rewards for party sales, you can also earn the exclusive Calming Camellia Cling Stamp Set (Item 158117) on page 17 of the Sale-Bration Brochure for free when your party sales reach $300.

Contact me about hosting a stamping part, here.

 

Join & Earn 2 Free Sets During Sale-A-Bration

 

Joining during Sale-A-Bration also earns you more!  If you decide to sign up as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you'll select a starter kit worth $125 in merchandise for $99, and then select Any two additional free stamp sets. And shipping is free! Select your two fee stamp set and starter kit products from anything you see in current catalogs or at stampinup.com..

Read more about joining Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator, here.
 

Tips for getting the most from your purchases during Sale-A-Bration 


February is the final month for free Sale-A-Bration selections with your purchases.  If you're a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, check your subscription.  Many stampers subscribed to Paper Pumpkin in January or February 2021 to earn Free Sale-A-Bration benefits, and their subscription ended in December 2021 or January 2022.  Renew your yearly subscription for 2022 now, and again earn Free Sale-A-Bration selections with your subscription.

What's Paper Pumpkin?  Paper Pumpkin is our 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.  Paper Pumpkin is a great introduction to an impressive collection of Stampin' Up! products, from our one-of-a-kind ink pads to our eye-catching embellishments.  It's an easy way to stock up on supplies and create small-batch projects you'll find joy in creating and giving.

Order 1 mo., 3 mo., 6 mo., or 12 Mo. subscription.  Add the item number below for the subscription length you desire.  You can combine your Paper Pumpkin Order with other stamping items to select Free Sale-A-Bration items for each $50 or $100 (less sales tax and shipping) you order.


You'll receive an email with your code for starting your subscription on the PaperPumpkin.com site. 


 



Shop My Stampin' Up! Store, now!

Download Free Catalogs 


  • Download a Free copy of the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog here.
  • Download January-June 2022 Mini Catalog here
  • Download Sale-A-Bration Brochure here

Add the February 2022 Host Code, below, to your orders between $50 and $149 for a free thank you gift for shopping with me.



Want more motivation for creating cards?  Join my Meetup Site, with over 8,000 photos of card ideas, plus you'll receive project ideas and notifications of my upcoming classes or meetups at Starbucks. 

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