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More Specialty Paper swaps for you.

From easy to complex I think you’ll find inspiration among these three swap card samples.

First is Candy’s card. She kept is clean and simple and made the die-cut leaf the star of her card.

She chose to use Secret Sea as her card base and Vanilla as her textured layer. That pretty leaf die-cut is from the Nature’s Symphony bundle and is cut from our Earthen Metallic specialty paper seen here.

The embossing folder is the Birch Wood 3D; the greeting is from the Perennial Postage dies.

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Next is a beautiful, serene card scene made by Deloris. She did a neat framing technique!

Beautiful Gallery Suite seen here; from the Beautiful Gallery DSP to the Gallery Blooms dies to create the frame.

What she did was to use the smaller frame die-cut on the DSP scene and then flip over that frame to reveal the opposite side as a contrast to the main scene. She popped this frame up on Dimensionals too. The greeting is from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set. The leaf die-cut is also from the Gallery Blooms dies using the Earthen Metallic specialty DSP. Gorgeous and so smart!!

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Lastly is a neat fun fold card made by Lori who used a brand new suite just released in our Online Exclusives.

Isn’t this fold fabulous?! She has a base layer of DSP under the scored layers. The scored layers are 1 1/2″ X 5 1/4″ tall. She scored from the top or bottom at 3/4″ from the edge up to the middle and folded it outwards. Super cool!

This pretty DSP is called Delicate Dreams and can be seen here. The pretty flower is die-cut from this pretty DSP too. The stamp & dies bundle is called Delicate Whispers and can be seen here. So beautiful!

More swaps coming soon!

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• Paper Pumpkin update & bonus project for The Best There Is kit

  June 20, 2024

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  Even though I am a seasoned stamper I still enjoy receiving and playing with my Paper Pumpkin kits each month. Sometimes I make the projects as directed and other times I like to change them up. 

  Here's one of my 'change it up' projects from May's The Best There Is' kit. 

  

  I used the add on dies for the 'thanks' – heat embossing it in White on Early Espresso card stock. I added on a few pieces of the Country Woods designer paper to this fun fold card.  This card was one of the Bonus Projects included in my free tutorial my subscribers received in early June.  

  

  Below is a peak at the bonus projects I send them each month. They receive at least 9 extra project ideas for the kits they received. 

  

  Click here to subscribe to receive a kit each month; read below for more details. 

  July's kit should be a pretty one; here's a sneak peak.

  

  We always get a peak at what's in the next month's kit.  This helps subscribers decide if they want it or if they want to skip that kit.  You always have a choice!  

  They've released a special add on for the next 3 kits as well! These add-ons are available to current PP subscribers. They also get to choose from any other refill kits or available add on items!  

  

  Here are the benefits & tips for subscribing to Paper Pumpkin kits: 

  A MONTHLY CRAFTING SUBSCRIPTION

  If you’re looking for a fun and simple creative outlet paper crafting might be your best option! It’s fun, creative, and handmade projects bring joy to you and to others. And nothing makes paper crafting as fun, easy, and creative as Paper Pumpkin!

  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 set. 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.

  KIDS CAN HELP WITH MONTHLY CRAFT KITS

  Although Paper Pumpkin makes craft boxes for adults, they can be fun for the whole family! Use your monthly craft box subscription to introduce your kids to a fun and creative outlet. It’s truly a gift to instill a love of crafting and creativity in kids. You’ll be thrilled to see how their skills grow over time. One day your kids might have their own monthly craft subscription box!

  Subscribe here today and see for yourself! Or choose a pre-paid subscription here. 

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• Gorgeous card kit and a new Travel Journal kit – both all inclusive!

  June 19, 2024

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  Stampin' Up! released two new kits to our Kit Collection every month.  This month they're above & beyond special! 

  First is the stunning Expressions of Kindness Kit. 

  

  It includes 8 beautiful cards along with gorgeous coordinating envelopes. I might be tempted to use the card bases as card fronts and create even more cards. Here's a snapshot of the product included:

  

  This kit includes everything you need including a clear block, an ink spot, adhesives and a stamp set too. 

  

  This kit can be seen here.  It's $23 and the item # is 163905. 

  Next is the new Travel Journal – what a fabulous new product to showcase your travels via memory keeping.  

  

  It's $22 and can be seen here.  You can arrange the included fold-out pages the way you desire, as well as the sentiments and images, and create the words of your choice using the adhesive-backed alphabet sheets. 

  This kit includes:
  * Step-by-step instructions and guided layouts
  * Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
  * Make 1 travel journal
  * 2 fold-out pages with pockets
  * 2 tri-fold pages
  * Size of the travel journal: 5-3/4" x 9-1/4" x 7/8" (14.6 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm)
  * Printed adhesive-backed die-cut alphabets, sentiments, and images
  * Paper die-cut journaling pieces
  * Enough adhesive to complete projects

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• Pretty Friends for Life card with video tutorial & free project sheet

  June 18, 2024

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  Here's the 2nd card I made during last week's video with the Friends for Life bundle. 

  

  My colors include Berry Burst, Pumpkin Pie and White. I've always loved pink & orange together for some reason. The white circle die-cut is from the Spotlight on Nature dies seen here. They are in low inventory right now.

  Isn't this Full of Life designer paper stunning?! 

  

  The pretty designer paper can be seen here. 

  There are two 'friend' die-cuts. One layers over the other.  I cut the larger layer from the designer paper – it's an ombre effect.

  

  *Here's the free project sheet for you. Click to download or print it: Download Friends for Life 'Friend'

  During the video I shared a second card as well.  I had a great time creating with this bundle. There are so many options between the stamps & dies.  See the Friends for Life bundle here. It was $53 and is now $47. 

  

  Below is the video for this card and another; both featuring this Full of Life suite. I hope you watch it to get the many tips I like to share in my videos.  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel while you're there!

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