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April’s Paper Pumpkin is ‘Delicate Wings’ and looks amazing

I thought I'd share some sneak peaks of upcoming Paper Pumpkin kits.  

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April's kit is called Delicate Wings

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Did you know that you are in charge of which kits you receive?  Once you purchase a pre-paid subscription or subscribe you can opt out of any kit you do not want. Stampin' Up! shares what's coming up each month so you can decide if you want it or not.  You have complete control!

You're also eligible to purchase any of the refill kits or add-on's SU offers. See them all here. 

*Plus when you subscribe with me, LeeAnn Greff, you'll qualify for a FREE tutorial each month.

• This tutorial PDF is filled with 10 or more alternate ideas for additional projects you can make with each month's kit (includes photos & instructions) – making your kit go a lot further!  *see example photo below

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Here is more info on how Paper Pumpkin works:

A MONTHLY CRAFTING SUBSCRIPTION

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A CRAFT BOX

One issue crafters often run into is feeling overwhelmed by their project. Lack of inspiration, proper supplies and crafty know-how might discourage you from even starting a project and unlocking your creative potential!

This never happens with a craft subscription box from Paper Pumpkin. That’s because everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

BUILD YOUR STAMP COLLECTION

Among the items in each Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kit is a reusable rubber stamp. So after you’re done creating your monthly craft, you’ll have a valuable stamp to add to your collection. You even get a free clear stamping block with your first craft box. Plus, you get a different color ink pad every month as well.

PRINT & VIDEO INSTRUCTION MAKE CRAFTING EASY

Even the craftiest among us worry that we’ll have trouble understanding how to do a project, or that we’ll make a mistake. You never have to worry about that with Paper Pumpkin! That’s because not only does each monthly arts and crafts box come with clear, easy-to-understand printed instructions, but we also upload a video to YouTube so you can watch a professional guide you through the craft.

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April Specials: 

*current host code link:  TQWBXR4T

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A free gift with orders in April:

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All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

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• Easter Friends; simply adorable! Video tutorial included.

  March 22, 2022

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  I chose the Easter Friends stamp set for one of our Club cards in March.  It truly has adorable images!  See it here.

  I shared a few other projects during a recent Facebook Live. Click here to see it.  

  Look at this sweet bunny image!  

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  I stamped him/her in Smoky Slate and added a tiny bit of blush on his cheeks.  I added a light line of Pool Party blends marker around the edge. The designer papers on this card include the Heart & Home and Hand Penned DSP's.  These will likely be on the retiring list which comes out on Wednesday, March 23rd. 

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  They could choose between the bunny or the duck. The duck is colored in with Blends markers; So Saffron & Pale Papaya. All greetings are from the Easter Friends stamp set; stamped in Basic Gray.  

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  Other details: 

  • Stitched Rectangles for the White & Pale Papaya stamped pieces
  • Flower & Leaves punch for the large flower
  • Bough punch for the little bitty tulips
  • Brass Butterflies scattered around the duck or bunny; see them here
  • I made a 'faux bow' by folding sheer Pool Party ribbon back and forth, adhering the folds with mini glue dots.  No bulk! 

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  Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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  March Specials: 

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  If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

  from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

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  Annual Catalog Retiring List is out March 23rd!  Deep discounts coming! 

  Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

  Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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• Sentimental Swirls; a super fun stamp set with a Video for multiple card ideas!

  March 21, 2022

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  I played with the Sentimental Swirls stamp set on last Tuesday's FB Live video.  Honestly I didn't want to stop!  This set is so friendly and easy to create with.  

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  Here I stamped the swirls and leaves first using Black Memento ink. I added the solid leaf image using Granny Apple Green.  Then added texture with the Tasteful Textile embossing folder. 

  The flowers were stamped on scraps of White paper and colored in with Blends markers. I curled them a bit and added with mini dimensionals.  The bird is fussy cut and added with Dimensionals. 

  The card on the left below features the dot coloring technique.  I used the bullet tip of my Blends markers to color the flowers.  Fun technique!  Watch the video below to see it in action. 

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  This set coordinates beautifully with the Flowers & Leaves punch in the Annual Catalog.  Below you see both cards along with the coordinating stamp set & punch. 

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  I love that this stamp set includes outline & solid images to match.  

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  For the next card I again stamped the lovely swirl in Black Memento ink onto a scalloped rectangle from the Scalloped Contours dies.  I added a few sets of leaves here and there among the swirls.  The flowers were stamped on a separate scrap of White and punched out.  

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  I sure love the greetings in this set!  Versatile and such cute font.  

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  I also shared this cute card too.  I stamped a scattered background on a piece of White CS before texturing it with the same Tasteful Textile embossing folder.  It is my 'go to' choice for a simple texture.  

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  The color here is Polished Pink with bits of Pale Papaya, Granny Apple Green & Coastal Cabana. The White tag is 2" X 3 1/4"  & the smaller Polished Pink is 1 3/4" wide.

  Click on the photo below to watch the video for these projects & more too!

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  March Specials: 

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  If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

  from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

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  Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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• How to achieve the Floating Technique? Lots of examples!

  March 18, 2022

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  Our current Team creative challenge for my Flowerbug's group is to make a card using the Floating Technique.  It's a fun technique that uses a window sheet or transparency.  

  Here are some of mine I shared on a recent Facebook Live video you can see here. 

  This first one features Black & White with a 'pop' of color – Magenta Madness in this case. Magenta Madness is retiring next week!   

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  I used the Dandy Wishes dies and the Layering Circles dies here.  I adhered a bunch of strips of the All Together designer paper to a window sheet, leaving space between them.  I cut it out with the largest circle in the set and popped it up on a Gingham textured White layer. 

  I added die-cuts from the neat Dandy Wishes dies and a heat embossed image from the Garden Wishes stamp set. This set is in a bundle with the Dandy Wishes dies and on sale in March!  See it here. 

  This next card features Misty Moonlight and the Abstract Beauty DSP.  I cut the feathers from this pretty DSP that has touches of Gold on it using the Iconic dies seen here.  

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  For this card the window sheet is a simple rectangle.  After adding the feathers I trimmed off the excess and added it to the card with mini dimensionals.  

  Other details: 

  • the greeting die-cuts are the Amazing Thanks dies seen here.
  • The textured White layer is done with the Bark 3D embossing folder.
  • That strip of gold & white strips is also from the Abstract Beauty DSP. 
  • Colors are Gold, White, Misty Moonlight and Night of Navy

  Next is a card done in purples – Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather & Gorgeous Grape.  

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  Details:

  • Layering Circle & Amazing Thanks dies
  • Greeting stamped from Special Moments SAB set
  • Texture is Hive 3D folder seen here 
  • Basic Rhinestone jewels were colored purple with Blends markers 

  This next sample features the Artistic dies along with the SAB Simply Marbelous DSP. 

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  Colors are Basic Gray, White & Black; very monochromatic.  The greeting is from Friendly Hello SAB set, heat embossed.  

  Tip; to adhere the finely cut die-cut pieces I used our Adhesive Sheets seen here.  They're the best solution for these types of die-cuts. 

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  You can see how I achieved these cards on the link below; just click on the photo to watch. 

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  March Specials: 

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  Host codes: FS239K9C

   *click here to order 

  If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

  from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

  Annual Catalog Retiring List is out March 23rd!  Deep discounts coming! 

  Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

  Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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