April's Paper Pumpkin kit is reminiscent of those sweet Summer days, when you you'd be listening for the music of the coming ice cream truck. As soon as you could hear the faint sounds of music, we'd all run home for ice cream money. The truck would pull up and then the tough choice had to be made... creamsicles, fudgesicles, popsicles, and more. Decisions, decisions... I was always partial to fudgesicles. That ice cold creamy chocolate popsicle … [Read more...] about April Paper Pumpkin-So Cool
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March Paper Pumpkin
March's Paper Pumpkin kit is so cool, I could not wait to put it together. First, let's start with that amazing box. I love the sun and the trees on the box. And, that bright yellow is just so warm and sunny. The kit makes eight cards, four each of two designs. The cards are a beautiful outdoorsy theme. March is our Anniversary kit and included some cool extras. The kit included those four stencils you see above, plus the sponge for using … [Read more...] about March Paper Pumpkin
February Paper Pumpkin-Bouquet of Hope
As we all know, last year 2020 was a thing. The challenges and losses that many people faced were horrible. And for some, 2021 continues in the same vein. The February Paper Pumpkin kit, Bouquet of Hope is designed to share love and support with friends or family. And hopefully brighten someone's day. The flowers in the kit are just gorgeous. The flowers on the card are actually preprinted and colored. But there is a stamp in the kit with a … [Read more...] about February Paper Pumpkin-Bouquet of Hope
November Paper Pumpkin
November's Paper Pumpkin kit, Jolly Gingerbread is perfect for Holiday gift-giving. November's kit makes 15 cards and envelopes. The little gingerbread house cards seal on the side and bottom to make a pouch. I've seen a ton of ideas online about how to make the houses into 3D boxes or into full size cards. I can't wait to make a few gingerbread houses to add to my Holiday decorations. Plus the kit includes are those candy pieces to … [Read more...] about November Paper Pumpkin
October Paper Pumpkin
October's Paper Pumpkin kit is called Joy To The World. October's kit makes eight cards, four each of two designs. I have to say, this is another really great Paper Pumpkin kit. These two cards were super simple to assemble. The flowers and wreath are already colored and you just punch them out of the sheet and stick them down. So easy! I'm definitely going to use this kit for my Holiday cards this year. I can have them made in no time! I … [Read more...] about October Paper Pumpkin
Paper Pumpkin Storage
Today in the US, we are celebrating Labor Day, which means it's a day off work for me since my office is closed. It's so nice to have an extra day off. Gives me lots of time to catch up on my Stampin Up work. Or, have an extra day to relax. Actually, the extra day gives me a chance to catch up on cleaning and organizing the craft studio. Periodically, I get asked how I store my Paper Pumpkin kits that come every month. First, I really do my … [Read more...] about Paper Pumpkin Storage
August Paper Pumpkin
August's Paper Pumpkin kit, World's Greatest, is a fun kit to celebrate those everyday heros in our lives. This kit makes nine cards, three each of three designs. I love the little gold statue card. Such a cute way to tell a friend that they are the world's greatest. Plus that shaker card with the gold sequin stars is a lot of fun. If you missed out on August, you still have time to sign up to get September's kit, Hello Pumpkin. This kit … [Read more...] about August Paper Pumpkin
July Paper Pumpkin
Happy Friday! Today, I'm sharing the July Paper Pumpkin Kit. This month's kit was definitely unique. The kit included supplies to make nine postcards and envelopes and 9 tea light bags. You can see the three postcard styles in the upper left of the photo below. And just in case postcards and tea lights aren't your thing, Stampin Up offered an add on kit that you could purchase separately to turn these supplies into 24 cards with envelopes. … [Read more...] about July Paper Pumpkin