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Paper Pumpkin Jolly Gingerbread Projects

I have had so much fun playing with the November Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit.  The kit is packed full of cute items!  Even the little bits and pieces that are punched out of the main pieces can be used, so be sure to save them!

First, I made a couple of the gift card holders as intended.  I'll be using these to give out gift cards to my teenage nephews.

Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit.

I then used some extra ink pads in the colors suggested by Stampin' Up! in the kit to make some additional gift card holders.  I'll be giving these to my November Club Hostess as part of her extra treat from me for being the Host last month.  She's getting the envelopes for them too, I just didn't picture them.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, and Paper Snips.

Next, I used the idea that Stampin' Up! gave in the directions included in the kit to make some gift tags.  Once again, I used some extra ink pads.  My November Club Hostess is getting three of these tags in her extra treat from me and I'm using the 4th as the gift tag on the Christmas gift for my youngest nephew.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad, Paper Snips, Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, and handheld 1/4" circle punch.

I then used some of the white house layer pieces and some of the punch out bits to make some simpler gift tags that I'll use on a few presents this year.  It's easy to color the little punch out bits using a piece of Stamping Sponge or for the smaller bits, pick them up with the putty on the Take Your Pick and press them directly onto the open ink pad.  To create the sentiment banners, I cut one of the extra envelopes into strips using the Paper Trimmer and punched the pieces with the Banners Pick A Punch.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Stamping Sponges, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips, Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon, Stampin' Seal, Grid Paper, Banners Pick A Punch, and handheld 1/4" circle punch.

Of course, I had to create a cute little box to hold the gift card holders and tags that I'm giving to my Club Hostess.  I adhered two of the house pieces together to make a rectangle and then added a small square of cardstock that I scored on all sides and cut as needed to make a bottom for the box.  The gift card holders and tags plus envelopes for the gift card holders and some extra peppermint candy stickers went into the box for her.

Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad, Paper Trimmer,  Whisper White Thick Cardstock, Paper Snips, and Stampin' Seal.

Next, it was time to make some Christmas cards with all the leftover bits and pieces including some of the envelopes which I cut up.  I did have to add some cardstock from my stash along with the extra ink pads.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, and Stampin' Seal.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, and Stampin' Seal.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Cardstock, Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Stamping Sponges, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Seal, and Grid Paper.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Shaded Spruce Cardstock, Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Seal, and Banners Pick A Punch.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Blushing Bride Cardstock, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Subtles Stampin' Write Marker Assortment, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Seal, Banners Pick A Punch, and ruler.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Calypso Coral Cardstock, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Cardstock, Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, and Stampin' Seal.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Blushing Bride Cardstock, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Subtles Stampin' Write Marker Assortment, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Seal, and Banners Pick A Punch.

Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Mint Macaron Cardstock, Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Cinnamon Cider Cardstock, Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad, Paper Trimmer, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips, and Stampin' Seal.

  Uses November 2020 Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Cinnamon Cider Cardstock, Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad, Stamping Sponges,Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Seal, and Grid Paper.

After all of these projects, I still have some peppermint candy stickers, a couple of punched out bits, a few envelopes, the Blushing Bride Stampin' Spot, and the stamp set to play with in the future!

The Kit I used above is no longer available, but there is still time to sign up for Paper Pumpkin and receive the December Beary Comforting Paper Pumpkin Kit.

If you are interested in finding out more about Paper Pumpkin, please check my blog posts here and here.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month) and follow the prompts.  If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator.  If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland.  Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know.  I'll be happy to answer them for you.  You can contact me at [email protected].

You can place an online order for the additional products used on these projects by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code SUFMUDV3 when you place your order.  Thanks.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$8.75

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$8.75

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$7.50

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$8.75

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

$8.75

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

[153114]

$7.50

Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

[147156]

$30.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$4.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[144213]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$12.50

Banners Pick A Punch

[153608]

$23.00

Paper Pumpkin Joy To The World Cards

I've been watching OnStage@Home (#OnStageAtHome), the online convention for Stampin' Up! the last couple of days.  While listening, I put together some cards using the October Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit.  I did the first couple of cards as intended, although I realized too late that I hadn't stamped the wreath image in the included set over the wreath punch out.  Oops!  It still looks cool though.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips.

Of course, I have to do my own thing (I'm such a rebel)!  So, I used some of the remaining pieces to create my own versions of the cards for Christmas.  I had some trouble with the tittles (dots) over the j and i in some of the gold word die cuts.  I kept losing them on my work surface, which granted was messy, or having trouble sticking them down with the glue dots.  I realized there is a LOT of shiny gold paper around the gold word die cuts that was going to waste.  So, I pulled out one of my punches and used it to punch out tiny flowers from the gold paper and used them as the tittles and additional embellishments.  Once again, I forgot to stamp the wreath die cut out with the stamp unfortunately.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips and Confetti Flowers Border Punch.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips and Confetti Flowers Border Punch.

I love that this kit did include the shiny gold die cut words in English, French, and German so I could customize the cards as I wanted.  My sister-in-law is French.  We've had the chance to meet her lovely mother a few times and exchange Christmas cards each year.  So, I used the French word die cut for "peace" which is "paix" to create a card to send to her this year.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips and Confetti Flowers Border Punch.

Next, I decided to use the "love" and "amour" word die cuts to create cards that I can send to my Mom just to say hello and my sister-in-law, yes the French one!, for her upcoming birthday.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips and Confetti Flowers Border Punch.

I had now used all the card bases included in the kit, but still had a few other bits and pieces to use up so I pulled out some of my stash of cardstock and another ink pad to create two more Christmas cards, another "love" card which I'll send to my mother-in-law for her birthday at the end of the month, and a fun card I'll save for Valentine's Day!

I finally remembered to stamp on the wreath cut out!

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Just Jade Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, and Grid Paper.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Just Jade Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, and Confetti Flowers Border Punch.

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Just Jade Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Confetti Flowers Border Punch, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder.

I didn't need to use some of the French and German word die cuts, but I couldn't let them go completely to waste!  So, I cut out some letter o's and an x and created a fun Valentine card!

  Uses October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Grid Paper, Heart Punch Pack, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder.

If you'd like to see more ideas using the October 2020 Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit, you can join the Facebook group that Stampin' Up! created called Joy of Paper Pumpkin.  You can share your own creations with this kit and get lots of ideas.  Use the #joyofpaperpumpkin hashtag when you share and to search for ideas.

If you are interested in finding out more about Paper Pumpkin, please check my blog posts here and here.

The Kit I used above is no longer available, but there is still time to sign up for Paper Pumpkin and receive the November Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month) and follow the prompts.  If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator.  If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland.  Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know.  I'll be happy to answer them for you.  You can contact me at [email protected].

You can place an online order for the additional products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code KMWZ263A when you place your order to help out my November Club Host, Cheri Hess.  Thanks.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$8.75

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153079]

$8.75

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$12.50

Confetti Flowers Border Punch

[152723]

$23.00

Heart Punch Pack

[151292]

$34.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

[152725]

$9.00

Paper Pumpkin Hello Pumpkin Treats & Cards

I used the September Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit as intended to make treats for my Club Members to go along with their August Club Orders.  Tip:  Save all the little diamonds that are popped out of the box pieces to use as embellishments on other projects.

  Uses September 2020 Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips.

I had lots of materials left over after making these 10 boxes so I created a few more for my young nephews and grandson.  I wanted some of the boxes to be a bit bigger so I could fit more candy in them.  So, I adhered two box pieces together, overlapping them by two sections on each end to make these bigger boxes.  They don't tie closed quite as tightly, but will hold more wrapped candies.

  Uses September 2020 Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips.

I made one more small box using some more of the leftover pieces, but I had the pieces go vertical on this one instead of horizontal.

  Uses September 2020 Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Paper Snips.

Next, I used some of the leftover pieces combined with some other products from my stash to create some fun Halloween cards to send out.

  Uses September 2020 Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Cajun Craze Cardstock, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Clear Block G, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder.

  Uses September 2020 Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Cajun Craze Cardstock, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips, Stampin' Seal, Clear Block B, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder.

  Uses September 2020 Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Whisper White Cardstock, Memento Pad, Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Seal, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Grid Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.

  Uses September 2020 Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Cajun Craze Cardstock, Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Old Olive Cardstock, Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Whisper White Cardstock, Memento Pad, Paper Trimmer, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips, Stampin' Seal, Clear Block B, Clear Block G, Grid Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder.

  Uses September 2020 Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Whisper White Cardstock, Memento Pad, Paper Trimmer, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips, Stampin' Seal, Clear Block C, Clear Block G, Grid Paper, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.

Finally, I still had a bunch of pieces left over.  So, I used a few plus the stamp set to decorate a Mini Paper Pumpkin Box to hold all the pieces and gave it to my August Club Hostess as an extra treat along with her order.

Uses September 2020 Hello Pumpkin Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack, Whisper White Cardstock, Cinnamon Cider Cardstock, Memento Pad, Paper Trimmer, Mini Paper Pumpkin Boxes, 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots, Acorn Trinkets, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips, Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack, Stampin' Seal, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block G, Grid Paper,  Delightful Tag Topper Punch, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, and Pinewood  Planks 3D Embossing Folder.

If you are interested in finding out more about Paper Pumpkin, please check my blog posts here and here.

The Kit I used above is no longer available, but there is still time to sign up for Paper Pumpkin and receive the October Joy To The World Paper Pumpkin Kit.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month) and follow the prompts.  If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator.  If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland.  Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know.  I'll be happy to answer them for you.  You can contact me at [email protected].

You can place an online order for the rest of the products used on these card and packaging ideas by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code VANY3U46 when you place your order to help out my October Club Host, Missy Shull.  Thanks.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$9.00

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

$8.75

Cajun Craze Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147931]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

$8.75

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$9.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$8.75

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Mini Paper Pumpkin B0xes

[153069]

$7.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots

[152480]

$8.00

Acorn Trinkets

[153552]

$8.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack

[153553]

$8.00

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Clear Block A

[118487]

$4.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$6.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$7.00

Clear Block G

[118489]

$4.50

Grid Paper

[130148]

$12.50

Delightful Tag Topper Punch

[149518]

$23.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder

[152702]

$9.00

Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

[152725]

$9.00

Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder

[152320]

$10.00

Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

[151775]

$10.00

Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder

[152718]

$9.00

Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine Extra Treats

Since I ordered two of the June Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine Kits so I could send a box of sunshine to my aunt and my mom, I had lots of extra pieces leftover from the kits, including an extra stamp set.  I also had some extra smiley face stress balls and candies. 

Since we are all a bit stressed out in these crazy times, I decided to give each of my Club Members one of the stress balls and some candies packaged in a Printed Gusseted Cellophane Bag and tied off with a tag made using leftover bits from the Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine Kit.  They got these along with their June Club Orders.

Uses June 2020 Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine Kit plus Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Paper Trimmer, 3" x 9" Printed Gusseted Cellophane Bags, Paper Snips, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Ruched Ribbon, Clear Block H, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Label Me Fancy Punch, and Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.

I decorated one of the cute Mini Paper Pumpkin Boxes available through the annual catalog using some of the leftover pieces from the Box of Sunshine Kit and some sponging.  Then, I filled the box with the rest of the leftover pieces from the kits and the extra stamp set.  This is the gift I gave my June Club Hostess along with her order.

Uses June 2020 Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine Kit plus Poppy Parade Cardstock, Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Stampin' Write Markers Assortment (Poppy Parade), Stamping Sponges, Paper Trimmer, Mini Paper Pumpkin Boxes, Gilded Gems, Take Your Pick, Paper Snips, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Ruched Ribbon, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Seal, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and Stampin' Scrub and/or Simply Shammy, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder, and die cutting and embossing tool.

If you are interested in finding out more about Paper Pumpkin, please check my blog posts here and here.

The Kit I used above is no longer available, but there is still time to sign up for Paper Pumpkin and receive the August World's Greatest Kit.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month) and follow the prompts.  If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator.  If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland.  Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know.  I'll be happy to answer them for you.  You can contact me at [email protected].

You can place an online order for the rest of the products used on these packaging ideas by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store!  Please use Host Code XTGJNSXC when you place your order to help out my July Club Host, Joy Dryer.  Thanks.  Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me. 

Product List

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$7.50

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$8.75

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

[147094]

$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$7.50

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

[147157]

$30.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

[101406]

$10.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$4.00

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

$25.00

Mini Paper Pumpkin B0xes

[153069]

$7.50

3" X 9" (7.6 X 22. 9 Cm) Printed Gusseted Cellophane Bags

[151312]

$7.00

Gilded Gems

[152478]

$7.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Daffodil Delight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ruched Ribbon

[151311]

$7.50

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$6.00

Clear Block H

[118490]

$8.50

Stampin' Mist

[153648]

$11.00

Stampin' Scrub

[126200]

$18.00

Simply Shammy

[147042]

$8.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$12.50

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Label Me Fancy Punch

[151297]

$18.00

Lovely Labels Pick A Punch

[152883]

$23.00

Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder

[152702]

$9.00

Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine Projects

I ordered two of the June Paper Pumpkin Box of Sunshine Kits so I could fill the boxes with sunshine and send them to two very special people in my life.  One went to my Mom who is in an assisted living home in Florida that is still under lockdown due to COVID-19 and the other went to my aunt in Georgia who is battling pancreatic cancer.  I filled the boxes with some yellow and orange treats and one of the cards with a special message inside from my husband and me.  I then sent out the extra cards made to various customers.

Here's a peek at what went in the boxes I sent out:

 

I sent them both some fun socks, a stress ball, body lotion, lip balm, sugar-free candies, and sugar-free lemonade mix.  My Mom also got a pretty kitchen towel and my aunt got a silky pre-tied head scarf.

Here are the cards I made using the kit as intended.

Check out this quick video from Stampin' Up! to see how to put the cards and box together:

Please remember that if you are reading the blog post in your e-mail feed, you may need to go directly to my blog to be able to see the video link.

Here are the cards I made using some of the extra bits and pieces and doing my own thing!

  Additional products used are Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad and Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad.

  Additional products used are Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad and Grid Paper.

  Additional products used are Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad and Paper Snips.

  Additional product used is Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad.

Additional products used are Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, and Paper Trimmer.

  Additional product used is Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad.

  Additional product used is Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad.

  Additional products used are Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad and Paper Snips.

  Additional products used are Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad, Paper Trimmer, and Paper Snips.

  No additional products used.

  Additional product used is Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad.

  Additional product used is Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad.

If you are interested in finding out more about Paper Pumpkin, please check my blog posts here and here.

The Kit I used above is no longer available, but there is still time to sign up for Paper Pumpkin and receive the July Summer Nights Kit and order the Summer Nights Add-On Kit as well.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month) and follow the prompts.  If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator.  If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland.  Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know.  I'll be happy to answer them for you.  You can contact me at [email protected].

Paper Pumpkin Gift of Fall Kit

Have you checked out Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up!?  Paper Pumpkin is monthly kit subscription to help you have fun creating!

You'll receive a fun new box full of supplies each month. You'll get everything you need to create cards, tags, gift bags and boxes, journals, home decor items, etc. The projects and supplies will be different each month and will be a surprise! All projects can be completed in about 30 minutes and come with directions which include step-by-step photographs.

Stampin' Up! recently offered a past monthly kit (from August 2019) and an Add-On Bonus Kit that could be purchased separately to coordinate with the monthly kit to Demonstrators as a supply item.  I bought the kits.  The monthly kit made these pretty gift bags and the add-on kit made the cards.  I put together nine of the bags and 18 of the cards (9 each of two designs) as extra treats for my Club Members along with their October Club Orders.  I've still got some supplies left which I'll use again in the future.

Uses Paper Pumpkin Gift of Fall Kit from August 2019.

Uses Paper Pumpkin Gift of Fall Add-On Bundle from August 2019.

If you are interested in finding out more about Paper Pumpkin, please check my blog posts here and here.

The Kit and Add-On Bundle I used above are no longer available, but there is still time to sign up for Paper Pumpkin and receive the November Kit.  The November kit is a holiday kit designed to make 24 holiday-themed gift tags (6 each of 4 various designs and sizes).  The coordinating colors are Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce.  If you'd like the November Kit, be sure to sign up for Paper Pumpkin by November 10.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month) and follow the prompts.  If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator.  If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland.  Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know.  I'll be happy to answer them for you.  You can contact me at [email protected].

Goodies from OnStage San Antonio

I recently attended OnStage Local (Stampin' Up!'s mini convention) in San Antonio, Texas.  I love San Antonio!  It is a beautiful city with so much to see and do and great food!  My husband went with me and after OnStage was over, we drove into the gorgeous Texas Hill Country where we saw lots of Texas bluebonnets and other lovely wildflowers.  It was a great trip!

Here are all the goodies I got from OnStage:

And that doesn't include the make & take projects!  Here they are:

Uses Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad, Blackberry Bliss Cardstock, Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Cardstock, Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper, Perennial Essence 12" x 12" Vellum Cardstock, Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack (Mossy Meadow Linen Thread), Perennial Essence Floral Centers, Heat Tool (optional, to speed drying of ink on vellum), Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Clear Block G, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Perennial Flower Punch, Paper Snips, and cutting and scoring tool.

Uses Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set plus Pool Party Cardstock, Old Olive Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper, 3/8" Scalloped Lace Trim, Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends, Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends, Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends, Old Olive Dark Stampin' Blends, Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends, Memento Pad, Clear Block G, Clear Block I, Grid Paper, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, SNAIL Adhesive, Paper Snips, and cutting and scoring tool.

Uses It Starts With Art Cling Stamp Set plus Coastal Cabana Cardstock, Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Follow Your Art Designer Series Paper, Calypso Coral Light Stampin' Blends, Calypso Coral Dark Stampin' Blends, Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends, Daffodil Dark Stampin' Blends, Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends, Pool Party Dark Stampin' Blends, Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends, Smoky Slate Dark Stampin' Blends, Memento Pad, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Clear Block G, Grid Paper, SNAIL Adhesive, Decorative Ribbon Border Punch, Paper Snips, and cutting and scoring tool.

Uses Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set plus Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Balmy Blue Cardstock, Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Cardstock, Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker's Twine, Sail Away Trinkets, Aqua Painter, Heat Tool (optional, to speed drying of Watercolor Paper), Clear Block B, Clear Block H, Grid Paper, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Everyday Label Punch, Paper Snips, and cutting and scoring tool.

Uses Hugs From Shelli May Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The Hugs From Shelli May Paper Pumpkin Kit is available to anyone who is an active subscriber to Paper Pumpkin by May 10.  If you aren't already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber, you can sign up by clicking on this link - Paper Pumpkin Sign Up.

Most of the other products used on these cards will be available for ordering with the new annual catalog when it goes live on June 4.

In the meantime, you can place an online order for some of the other products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at [email protected] to place an order through me.

Product List

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$7.50

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.50

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131297]

$8.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131198]

$8.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122924]

$8.50

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$8.50

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$7.50

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

$8.50

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

$8.50

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

$7.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

[131527]

$6.50

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144045]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[144582]

$4.50

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

$9.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Clear Block B

[117147]

$6.00

Clear Block C

[118486]

$7.00

Clear Block D

[118485]

$8.50

Clear Block G

[118489]

$4.50

Clear Block H

[118490]

$8.50

Clear Block I

[118488]

$12.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Grid Paper

[130148]

$11.75

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

$7.00

SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

[104332]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Decorative Ribbon Border Punch

[143721]

$16.00

Everyday Label Punch

[144668]

$18.00

Paper Snips Scissors

[103579]

$10.00

Paper Pumpkin A Sara Thing Ideas

The April 2017 Paper Pumpkin Kit was specially designed by Sara Douglass, the CEO of Stampin' Up!, and featured watercolor pencils and fun acrylic flower embellishments to make beautiful cards.  I made three of the cards as intended.

The only supplies I had to provide were some water in a small container (an old button container worked great), a paper towel, a couple of Clear Blocks (I used A and B), a Heat Tool to speed up the drying on some of the watercolor pieces, and some SNAIL to adhere some of the pieces in place.  I could have used the many Glue Dots provided in the kit, but SNAIL was faster!

Then, I used the leftover pieces to create a few cards of my own design.  I mailed a few of the cards in padded envelopes along with some small products gifts, so I didn't need all the envelopes provided in the kit.  So, I cut some of them up to use the liners on the inside of the envelopes as background paper on the cards.  The only extra supplies are the ones listed above and the Stampin' Trimmer to cut up the envelopes.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month around the 10th of the month for $19.95 each month) and follow the prompts.  If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator.  If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland.  Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

Or, consider purchasing a Pre-Paid Paper Pumpkin Subscription.

What are the advantages to a Pre-Paid Subscription?

• No worries about a credit card number being changed and having a kit canceled as a result.
• Subscription purchases can be placed on a Club Order through me so they count towards Club Minimums.
• Subscription purchases can be placed on a regular order through me or online so they count towards earning Stampin' Rewards.
• Purchase a 6-Month or 12-Month Subscription and you save a few dollars each month! 
• Give a subscription as a gift!  It makes a great present for someone you love or ask for one as a gift for yourself!

- 3-Month Subscription, item # 137859, $59.00 (shipping is included)

- 6-Month Subscription, item # 137860, $114.00 (shipping is included), save $1 per month

- 12-Month Subscription, item # 137861, $215.00 (shipping is included), save $2 per month

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know.  I'll be happy to answer them for you.  You can contact me at [email protected].

Paper Pumpkin Lovely Little Wreath Ideas

The April Paper Pumpkin Kit, called Lovely Little Wreath, made the cutest little wreath and some tags.  I made my wreath as intended except I stamped a couple of sentiments from the bonus stamp set called All about Everything that was included in the April Kit as a thank you to subscribers to celebrate Paper Pumpkin's 3rd birthday and millionth kit!

  Uses Lovely Little Wreath Paper Pumpkin Kit and All about Everything Photopolymer Set plus Paper Snips.

After making my wreath, I had a ton of leaves left over plus a little bit of ribbon, some tags, and a couple of flower making pieces.  I also had the negative space the branches were popped out of and the stamp sets and ink spot, so I set to work making some cards with all these extras!

First, I made a couple of Mother's Day cards for my mom and mother-in-law.  To create the wreath on the first one, I used the Updated Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack to poke holes using the largest circle image.  I then cut off the individual leaves from several strips of the leaves in the kit and adhered them to the stamped card front using the pierced circle to guide me.  I made sure to leave some of the adhesive on a tab at the bottom of each leaf and used it to adhere the leaves in place.

  Uses Lovely Little Wreath Paper Pumpkin Kit plus Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker*, Mossy Meadow Card Stock, Crushed Curry Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, 1/8" Mini Brads, Paper Snips, Updated Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, and Clear-Mount Block C.

I used both of the stamp sets on this next card.  To make the ink dry faster on the tag so it wouldn't smear while I was working, I used the Heat Tool for a few minutes.

  Uses Lovely Little Wreath Paper Pumpkin Kit and All about Everything Photopolymer Set plus Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Hello Honey Card Stock, Mossy Meadow Card Stock, Crushed Curry Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, Mossy Meadow 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon, Regals Candy Dots, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block H.

Next, I used some of the leftover leaves to create tall grass for some dinosaurs on a birthday card for my one nephew.  I made the card long so that I could put an Amazon gift card that can be used as a bookmark inside it.

Uses Lovely Little Wreath Paper Pumpkin Kit and No Bones about It Photopolymer Set plus Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad, Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad, Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Hello Honey Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Mossy Meadow 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block H, and Clear-Mount Block I.

For this next card, I used the negative space leftover after punching out the branches as a stencil.  I held it in place and masked off a few of the branches using Post-It Notes and sponged on Crumb Cake Ink with Sponge Daubers.  I cut off some of the leaves and applied them using a 2-Way Glue Pen.

  Uses Lovely Little Wreath Paper Pumpkin Kit and Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Set plus Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Marina Mist Card Stock, Soft Sky Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Cotton Paper Assortment, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Mossy Meadow 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon, 1/8" Mini Brads, Sponge Daubers, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Bird Builder Punch, Paper Snips, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Ovals Collection Framelits, Elegant Dots Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block D, and Post-It Notes.

I've still got a bunch of the leaves, some of the tags, and of course the stamp sets and ink spot leftover to use on future projects.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month around the 10th of the month for $19.95 each month) and follow the prompts.  If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator.  If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland.  Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

Or, consider purchasing a Pre-Paid Paper Pumpkin Subscription.

What are the advantages to a Pre-Paid Subscription?

• No worries about a credit card number being changed and having a kit canceled as a result.
• Subscription purchases can be placed on a Club Order through me so they count towards Club Minimums.
• Subscription purchases can be placed on a regular order through me or online so they count towards earning Stampin' Rewards.
• Purchase a 6-Month or 12-Month Subscription and you save a few dollars each month! 
• Give a subscription as a gift!  It makes a great present for someone you love or ask for one as a gift for yourself!

- 3-Month Subscription, item # 137859, $59.85 (shipping is included)

- 6-Month Subscription, item # 137860, $113.70 (shipping is included), save $1 per month

- 12-Month Subscription, item # 137861, $215.40 (shipping is included), save $2 per month

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know.  I'll be happy to answer them for you.  You can contact me at [email protected].

Items highlighted in bold are retiring.  * The Crushed Curry Marker is retiring as an individually available marker.  You will still be able to get it as part of the Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers or Many Marvelous Markers though.  Items in bold italics are already sold out!

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!

Product List

Crushed Curry Stampin' Write Marker

[131901]

$3.50

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$7.00

Silver Mini Brads

[122941]

$5.50

Updated Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack

[138371]

$8.00

Paper-Piercing Tool

[126189]

$4.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[129378]

$7.50

Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133678]

$7.00

Mossy Meadow 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon

[138419]

$7.00

No Bones About It Photopolymer Stamp Set

[138756]

$26.00

Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad

[133643]

$6.50

Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper

[140583]

$11.00

Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[140517]

$20.00

Cherry On Top Cotton Paper Assortment

[138308]

$7.00

2-Way Glue Pen

[100425]

$4.50

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

[133787]

$17.00

Builder Bird Punch

[117191]

$18.00

Ovals Collection Framelits Die

[129381]

$27.00

Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[138287]

$7.50

Paper Pumpkin Pocketful of Cheer Ideas

I love the color combo in the March Paper Pumpkin Kit called Pocketful of Cheer.  It is so bright and cheery!

As I usually do, I made one of the cards as intended:

The kit is designed to make envelopes with a gift card holder inside that are sealed shut with a sticker for the regular sized cards as seen above and to make a bunch of gift card sized cards to go into other pocket gift card holders.  Since I don't really need gift card holders and want to be able to easily mail the cards I make, I then cut up the envelopes, gift cards, pocket gift card holders, and some of the actual cards to do my own thing!  I had so much fun playing with all the embellishments and extra pieces that I got from cutting things up.  I've indicated the extra supplies used next to each card.

Also uses Cucumber Crush Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Craft Scissors, and Stampin' Trimmer.

  Also uses Bermuda Bay Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, and Stampin' Trimmer.

  Also uses Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Craft Scissors, and Stampin' Trimmer.

  Also uses Cucumber Crush Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Craft Scissors, and Stampin' Trimmer.

  Also uses Bermuda Bay Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Craft Scissors, and Stampin' Trimmer.

  Also uses Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad, Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, and Stampin' Trimmer.

  Also uses Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Lovely Lace Embossing Folder.

  Also uses Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Craft Scissors, and Stampin' Trimmer.

  Also uses Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, and Stampin' Trimmer.

  Also uses Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Craft Scissors, and Stampin' Trimmer.

  Also uses Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Project Life Corner Punch, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Lovely Lace Embossing Folder.

  Also uses Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon, 2" Circle Punch, Craft Scissors, and Stampin' Trimmer.

I still have quite a bit of pretty paper from the envelopes and pocket gift card holders and other embellishments left over.  So, I'll be making and posting more alternate ideas using this kit at some point in the future.

When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month around the 10th of the month for $19.95 each month) and follow the prompts.  If you follow the link above, it should automatically assign me as your Demonstrator.  If it does ask you to choose a Demonstrator, please be sure to choose me - Michele Reynolds in Maryland.  Make sure you spell my first name with only one "l"!

If you sign up by Sunday, April 10, then you'll receive the April Kit plus an EXTRA stamp set from Stampin' Up! for FREE!  Since Paper Pumpkin just celebrated its 3rd birthday and millionth kit sent out, Stampin' Up! is including an EXTRA stamp set for FREE in every Paper Pumpkin Kit.  The free set is called All about Everything and is in addition to the usual monthly contents!

Or, consider purchasing a Pre-Paid Paper Pumpkin Subscription.

What are the advantages to a Pre-Paid Subscription?

• No worries about a credit card number being changed and having a kit canceled as a result.
• Subscription purchases can be placed on a Club Order through me so they count towards Club Minimums.
• Subscription purchases can be placed on a regular order through me or online so they count towards earning Stampin' Rewards.
• Purchase a 6-Month or 12-Month Subscription and you save a few dollars each month! 
• Give a subscription as a gift!  It makes a great present for someone you love or ask for one as a gift for yourself!

- 3-Month Subscription, item # 137859, $59.85 (shipping is included)

- 6-Month Subscription, item # 137860, $113.70 (shipping is included), save $1 per month

- 12-Month Subscription, item # 137861, $215.40 (shipping is included), save $2 per month

If you have any questions about Paper Pumpkin, please just let me know.  I'll be happy to answer them for you.  You can contact me at [email protected].