Paper Pumpkin: January 2018 Heartfelt Notes

I look forward to receiving and creating with Paper Pumpkin Kits all month long! It truly is like getting a birthday present in the mail every month. I love not knowing what will be in the kit, too!

This month's kit is called Heartfelt Love Notes and contains the supplies to create 16 diagonal fold note cards.

The note cards open to reveal a Flirty Flamingo heart shape inside. It is super cute! The foil heart pattern on the outside with the pink inside reminds me of the famous designer red bottom high heeled shoes! Very stylish!

The color palette is really sophisticated! I love the copper with the Rich Razzleberry and the Flirty Flamingo! 

Not only are these note cards perfect for holding a Valentine note for your sweetie, but they can also hold a gift card, flatter candy bars, a mini sized bag of M&M's, and like I did, a nutritional bar.

I added a nutritional bar to give to my trainers who have been helping me on my fitness journey. They have been so helpful I wanted to give them a Valentine treat even they would approve of! Plus, the "You make my heart happy" stamp is perfect for cardiovascular fitness!

I also thought the diagonal cut on the note cards reminded me of the hot chocolate and marshmallow holders. I don't necessarily associate hot chocolate and marshmallows with Valentine's Day, but I liked the idea of attaching treats to the card. So, I punched a 1/8" hole underneath the pre-punched hole on the right side of the note card, threaded the ribbon through, and attached a treat tube filled with M&M's.

The treat tubes by themselves are now retired, however they are still available in the September 2017 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin Kit (#143593) and in the Refill.

Check out the official Paper Pumpkin video for kit assembly instructions.

Of course, you don't have to put your kit together according to the directions. Check out my alternative projects using this month's kit.

My first alternative project is a mini-treat box topped with a bow and a copper foil doily. I love the lacy-ness of the foil doilies. However, the foil doilies only come in silver and in gold, so I changed it by covering the top of the doily directly with the Versamark ink pad and copper embossing powder. It is gorgeous and so easy! The bow is made with the Bow Builder Punch and the copper heart notecard. The Flirty Flamingo cardstock is 2" in diameter and is punched with the 2" Circle Punch.

My second alternative project is a matchbox treat holder. I used the left over pieces from the mini-treat box to make the top and side copper foil heart panels.

I used the copper foil heart paper scraps leftover from the mini-treat box to decorate this matchbox. The box is large enough to hold a fair amount of Hershey Kisses(r) and was made the same way as the Thanksgiving Matchbox.

Refill kits (#147519) are now available while supplies last! Click here to order your refill kit.

What do you think of this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit Heartfelt Love Notes? What alternative projects did you create? I would love to see what you create!

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Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Sprinkles of Love with Paper Pumpkin

May's Paper Pumpkin is adorable! The kit is called Sprinkles of Love and contains supplies to create 9 circular cards - 6 doughnuts and 3 floral cards.

This month's kit reminds me of our local doughnut shop. They create more than 20 different and creative flavors every day. My husband and I sometimes go on the weekend to samples some of the more interesting flavors such as brownie blast and banana's foster. They are delectable!

The stamp set has heart-warming and dear sentiments! The play on words is fun too!

I especially love the "envelopes" this month. The cards are packaged in Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla striped paper bags with gold and Very Vanilla twine, giving a fresh from the bakery feel!

Written instructions are included with the kit, or you can follow along with the video.

Of course, you don't have to follow the kit instructions. Go where your creativity leads you! Check out this alternative project!

I will show you how to make this criss-cross fun fold card tomorrow.

Kit refills are now available while supplies last (Item #145293). Click here to order your refill.

Our monthly Paper Pumpkin Party is tomorrow from 1pm to 4pm. Bring your kits, a bone folder, and any additional products you would like to assemble your kit and/or to create alternative projects. See you tomorrow!

If you are not a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber, I highly recommend joining. Each month Stampin' Up! sends a you kit with all of the supplies you need (minus scissors) to create fabulous projects! It could be cards, banners, wreaths, shaker cards, and more! It is like getting a surprise every month.

Plus, now until June 10th, 2017, if you are a first time subscriber, you can get 25% off your first 3-month subscription. Use promotion code STARTHERE at paperpumpkin.com.

This offer is only available to first-tine subscribers and is only available for month-to-month subscriptions and not prepaid subscriptions. You must sign up by Saturday, June 10th, 2017 at 11:50 PM (MT) to take advantage of this offer. After the 3-month promotion, each kit will go back to the regular price $19.95 USD.

Check out my online store or stop by tomorrow for more information.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Hello December!

Project Life Accessory Packs are often used to create beautiful memory keeping albums and come with a wide array of stickers, cute printed cards, wood accents, an exclusive stamp set, and more! Hello December 2016 Accessory Pack is no different. It comes with 7 gorgeous silver printed acetate sheets, 6 sheets of stickers including alphabet and foil stickers, epoxy stickers, printed kraft cards, darling silver tree paper clips, wood tree elements, and tons more!

I admit I sometimes overlook Project Life Packs because I make more cards and 3D projects than memory keeping albums. But, who says you have to use Project Life Accessory Packs for only memory keeping?! Why not use Project Life's Hello December 2016 Accessory Pack's amazing silver acetate sheets and stickers to embellish your cards?! How can you resist those adorable little wooden pine trees!? I couldn't!

The silver printed Joy acetate sheet was the first embellishment to catch my eye. The font is stunning and so ideal for this time of year.  When I saw the silver printed acetate sheets in the Hello December 2016 Accessory Pack, I knew they were destined to be shaker cards! I love shaker cards! Here I used the silver printed Joy acetate sheet to embellish the front of my shaker card.

The shaker elements are white, clear, and silver sequins from the metallic sequins pack. The back of the shaker card is made by covering a piece of Whisper White cardstock with the multi-striped washi tape from the Presents & Pinecones Designer Washi Tape pack. I think the washi tape really makes the Joy pop!

You can use all of the elements for alternative projects! The reindeer kraft card is perfect for adorning a card front or a place setting card. You could even add the name of your guest using the alphabet stickers included! The tree paper clips are gorgeous attached to a gift tag or gift box. I'm looking forward to creating even more alternative projects using the Hello December 2016 Accessory Pack!

How would you use the Hello December 2016 Accessory Pack? I would love to see what you make!

And, the Hello December 2016 Accessory Pack is on sale until 12:00AM Mountain Time today! You can save 30%! How could you not resist enhancing your Christmas and winter time cards and projects with this stunning accessory pack. Today is the last day to save on this and for Online Extravaganza. Don't miss saving on your favorite products!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Project Life Hello December 2016 Accessory Pack Shaker Card Project Supply List
Stamps
Paper	#100730 Whisper White #141415 Emerald Envy #131527 Whisper White Notecards & Envelopes
Ink
Embellishments	#142693 Hello December 2016 Project Life Accessory Pack #138390 Metallic Sequins #141988 Presents & Pinecones Washi Tape #141825 Foam Adhesive Strips
Tools	#141634 Holly Embossing Folder #143263 Big Shot Machine

Forever Evergreen Kit Alternative Project

The Forever Evergreen Kit is a perfect home decor project for winter! I can see these trees standing tall across my mantle or on sides of the television stand. This kit is too cute to pass up!

This kit is great completed according to the direction. But, why not try this framed home decor art also!? This is a great alternative project to use up your extra kit supplies.

Have you tried this kit? What other alternative projects have you made? I would love to see what you make!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Forever Evergreen Kit Alternative Project Supply List
Stamps	#142049 Christmas Pines Photopolymer #142184 Forever Evergreen Photopolymer #142061 Holly Berry Happiness Photopolymer
Paper	#101650 Very Vanilla #142314 Window Sheets #101910 Shimmery White
Ink	#102283 Versamark #126966 Cherry Cobbler #126975 Crumb Cake #126973 Garden Green #126978 Soft Suede #126959 Wild Wasabi
Embellishments	#109129 Gold Embossing Powder #141897 Clear Wink of Stella #141898 Gold Wink of Stella
Tools	#141851 Pretty Pines Thinlits #139684 Precision Base Plate #143263 Big Shot Machine #141843 Holly Berry Builder Punch #1424994 Forever Evergreen Project Kit #134365 1/8” Circle Punch