Alternate Ideas for Paper Pumpkin September 2015 Kit

Hey, folks!

I made these projects on Sunday and Monday and meant to post them earlier this week, but I've been kind of distracted the past couple of weeks, which is why I haven't blogged that much.

Reason for my distraction: I've renewed my interest in hand-carving my own stamps! :D  This is a craft that I REALLY loved years ago -- before I started card making -- and I didn't realize how much I missed it until I brought out my lino cutter and started carving again.  While I do love stamping with stamps that I've bought, I don't think there's anything quite like stamping with a hand-carved stamp.  It's very rewarding, and there's something very personal about it.  I highly recommend it if you haven't tried it already, and the supplies needed are not very expensive!

Okay, let's get to the projects I've been meaning to share!  I made these with the September 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit, "Wickedly Sweet Treat"...


First up is this treat bag I made...


I used dies from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits set and Happy Haunting DSP to create the treat bag.  I cut one of the paper bags from the kit to start my layering.  I used the kit's stamp set to stamp the images and sentiment, and I fussy cut the images.  I was inspired by a card shown on page 42 of the holiday catalogue -- I thought it was so cute how they used a twig as an accent, so I used one of the straws from the kit in a similar way.  The raffia is from the kit, too.  I used this sketch from the challenge over at The Paper Players [PP264] as my starting point, but I'm too late to link up my project!



Next up is this treat bag, complete with punny sentiment...


This is Humble's favourite of the three. :D  He really seems to like the fringe-y paper bag!  This project is very similar to the kit's design, but I left out the straw and didn't use the kit's stamps on the tag.  I created the sentiment using the Alphabet Rotary Stamp and Washi Label Punch [I trimmed down the label].  The adorable horse sticker is from Making Memories.  I added googly eyes just for fun! :D

My last project for today is this card...


For this card, I cut one of the fringe-y pieces to cover part of my card base.  I used one of the journaling cards from the Seasonal Snapshot 2015 Project Life Card Collection as my main panel [love that kraft journaling cards are included in this collection!].  I thought there was a little too much space between the stamped sentiment and the flourish, so I added a Rich Razzleberry Candy Dot -- I'm not 100% sure about it, but I didn't know what else to add! :D

Here's a look at what was included in the September 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit:


The full kit makes eight treat bags and includes the stamp set and a Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Spot.  While it's too late for new Paper Pumpkin subscribers to get this kit, the refill kit is in the store now [it just doesn't include the stamps and ink].

Thanks for stopping by -- hope you have a crafty weekend! :o)

A Card with Paper Pumpkin July 2015 Kit [for Mojo Monday Challenge MOJO414]

Hey, folks!

Here to share a card I made using some of the things from the July 2015 Paper Pumpkin refill kit, "Thanks A Latte"...


I didn't subscribe to Paper Pumpkin until last month, so I missed out on the full July 2015 kit.  I was kicking myself because the full kit came with a really cute stamp set and two Stampin' Spots -- dang!  I still wanted to get the refill kit, though, because I liked the supplies.

I used the sketch from the current Mojo Monday challenge [MOJO414] as my jumping off point:


Here's a look at the refill kit I used for some of my card's elements:


Thanks A Latte Refill Kit from Stampin' Up!

Since I didn't have the stamp set to stamp the cup die-cut, I stamped it with stripes in Tangelo Twist to give it some colour [I used one of the stamps from Amazing Birthday].  The sentiment is from the Sweet Stack stamp set, stamped in Basic Gray Archival ink.  The card base is Basic Gray, and the larger banner was cut from paper out of the Moonlight DSP Stack.  The wood veneer heart is from the Watercolor Wishes Card Kit.  The rest of the supplies are from the refill kit!

Thanks for stopping by -- I'll be back tomorrow! :o)

For You Floral Gift Bag with Paper Pumpkin August 2015 Kit

Hey, folks!

Here to share this gift bag I made using some supplies from the August 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit, "Chalk It Up To Love"...
 

The kit makes six cards and three gift boxes, but I decided to use some of the supplies in a different way.  The kit supplies that I used here are: one of the foiled card bases [which I die-cut for the banner], die-cuts to create the dimensional flower, the "FOR YOU" stamp and black ribbon.  I also cropped one of the black label die-cuts from the kit for my "FOR YOU" banner.

If you haven't heard of Paper Pumpkin, it's a fun monthly kit offering from Stampin' Up!  I've written some more about it on this page.

The kits are really affordable, and they're great for those who like to get crafty but want to skip to the fun part instead of shopping around for supplies or looking for things that coordinate.  The full kits come with stamps and ink -- you'll get a Classic Stampin' Spot [small ink cube] in each kit.  Some kits even come with two Classic Stampin' Spots!

If you subscribe, you'll also be able to order select past kits and refills.  The refills include most of the supplies that are in the full kit but do not include stamps and ink.  They're a great value at only $10 CAD -- I've bought several of them and just substitute with stamps and ink that I already have.

If you subscribe, you won't be able to get the full August 2015 kit, but if you sign up by September 10th, you'll get the September kit.  The kits are supposed to be a surprise each month, but I've heard that the September kit is a fun Halloween/fall treat packaging kit!

There's a great promotion going on right now, but it's only good through September 10th:
 

Use the code HALFOFF to get your first two months at half the price!

As I mentioned before, you won't be able to get the full August 2015 kit, but subscribers can order the refill kit, which is in the store now:
 

Chalk It Up To Love Refill Kit from Stampin' Up!

Here are some of the other fun things I used for my gift bag:
 



Petite Café Gift Bags
Banners Framelits Die
Clothespins
Blushing Bride Sequin Trim


Thanks for visiting today!  If you have any questions about signing up for Paper Pumpkin, let me know! :o)

Oh, What Fun -- the Holiday Catalogue from Stampin' Up! is Live!

Hey, folks!

The holiday catalogue from Stampin' Up! is now LIVE!  Woo-Hoo!!! :D  I made this to celebrate...
 

I used the new Reason For The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set and Festive Flower Builder Punch, which I got in a bundle to save 15%.  This bundle is one of my favourite items in the holiday catalogue -- it's really fun to make these dimensional flowers!!  These items are more versatile than they might seem at first glance -- I'll share some other ideas in another post soon!  

That great sentiment stamp is from the Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set.  The cute little kraft box/envelope ["boxvelope"?] is from my favourite Paper Pumpkin kit, Layers Of Gratitude.

Here's a closer look at the new stuff I used:
 

Reason For The Season Photopolymer Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!

Festive Flower Builder Punch from Stampin' Up!

Don't forget that they're also offered in a bundle!
 

Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!

Crafting Tips & Notes:

• I used a bone folder to score a line down the center of each petal and leaf, then folded/bent them to add dimension.
• Stampin' Up! has posted a helpful video showing how to use the Festive Flower Builder Punch.  In the video, she used Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  I chose to use Glue Dots instead for quick and less messy flower creating fun. :D

Some Other Supplies I Used:

1. Real Red Classic Stampin' Spot from Filled With Love Kit [full-size ink pad is here]
2. Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
3. Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
4. Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
5. Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
6. Gold Sequin Trim

Thanks for stopping by! :o)