Check out this fun & unique way to use up those card stock scraps!

April 7, 2023

Look at this gorgeous card! It's so bright, colorful and just plain fun! I made it on this week's Live video. My theme was to feature Bermuda Bay (a favorite of mine) and some sets of retiring dies I'll miss a lot!

I used the 'Picture This' dies seen here for the multiple circle windows. The White delicate leaves die-cuts are from the Splendid Stems dies; which I thought were still current! Oops!

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Isn't it striking? It's almost like a rainbow effect with these bright colors. I adhered 1/4" strips of card stock to another layer of White (under the White window die). It's slightly smaller than the top one. Watch the video here to catch my tips on this technique

I used Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody, Polished Pink and Berry Burst. The only two colors that will be in the next catalog are Coastal Cabana and Berry Burst! But I know we'll learn to love the new color line too. It's always sad to say goodbye to some of our favorites.

Next I shared a fun card featuring blues/greens and the Layering Diorama dies. They're discounted to $20.30 now.

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The other dies used are the Amazing Thanks dies seen here (these were $27 and are now just $10.80).

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And the Brilliant Wings dies shown above which include tons of butterflies in both solid and detailed dies that layer perfectly. They were $44 and are now just $17.60. See them here.

Here's how I adhered the strips to the back of the White die-cut piece. I die-cut the Layering Diorama shape first and then added these strips on the back side. It's a super fun way to show off your die-cut shape and use up those scraps you just cannot throw out!

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Here are both projects shown together. I hope this inspired you to use up some of those paper scraps you're saving for 'someday'!

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Here's the video I shared how to make the window card with the Picture This dies. Plus two other cool projects using up card stock strips! Click on the photo below. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!

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Have you made a ‘Book-binding Easel’ card yet? It’s so neat!

May 12, 2023
This cool card is made like a traditional book binding fold but turned into an easel card too!

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I used Berry Burst & Misty Moonlight or Blueberry Bushel for my layers. That cute tag on the front is from the Beautiful Balloons dies. The stars that hold up the easel are die-cuts from the same dies. You need to add a Dimensional on one of them. Watch the video here or scroll down.

You can see this bundle here online.

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I stamped the inside with the banner in multiple colors, some stamped off.

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Here's what the card looks when it's flat:

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I am so glad that we have Berry Burst back!

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Measurements:
- Berry Burst 4 ¼” X 11” score at 4 ¼” & 5 ½”, 2^nd piece 4 ¼” square
- Misty Moonlight 3 ¼” square & 1” X 4”
- DSP 3” and ¾” X 3 ¾”
- white 4” square
You can see the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper here.

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*I'll be featuring this fun designer paper in June's card kit to go.

Click on the photo below to watch the video; I share another amazing fun fold card after this project!

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Beautiful Balloons with Bright & Beautiful designer series paper

May 11, 2023
I've been playing with the Beautiful Balloons bundle and thought making my own background with the balloon images would be cool.

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I chose a few of our newest colors to compliment the Bright & Beautiful designer series paper seen here. My colors are Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist and Boho Blue. I love that the images appear somewhat translucent like real balloons.

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*I'll be featuring this fun designer paper in next month's card kit to go.

It's an easy fun fold card too. I stamped the greeting on a stamped large balloon and die-cut it with one of the dies in the bundle.

Measurements:
- Bubble Bath card stock is 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" & scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"
- designer paper is 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
- White 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
- Black 3 3/8" X 4 5/8"
I had fun stamping the inside (3 1/2" X 4 3/4") with the balloon string and confetti images.

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You can see this bundle here online.

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All of the Little Things kit with an alternate fun fold card idea!

May 10, 2023

I had time to stamp some kits last weekend and thought I'd share them with you. I do love our kits! Such enjoyable and stress free creating! I did it at a crafting day at our church. All I took with me was adhesive, a bone folder, paper snips, and the kit!

The cards below were made with April's 'All the Little Things' Paper Pumpkin kit. I made most of them as the kit directed me to.

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However I changed the greetings so I could use them as thank you cards. Such a gorgeous kit this is! If you're a Paper Pumpkin subscriber did you know you are eligible to get the refills when they become available? The refill kit includes all products in the original kit except the stamp set & ink spot. But you already own those so it's easy to make more cards. you can get the refill for this kit here.

Today, May 10th, is the last day to get in on the Exploring In Color Paper Pumpkin kit. More information below.

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Each month I create a few alternative ideas and share them with my subscribers and my Team; here's a peak at April's projects.

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Here's one of the cards I made. It's a floating panel card!

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Here's a quick example of how to make one. Score your (5 1/2" X 8 1/2") card twice – at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4". Then add two folded strips of card stock (about 1/2" X 2" each) on that center front fold – both folds meet on that scored line. Add adhesive to the top area and add your top panel to it. Done!

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I LOVED making these cards! If you want to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin with me, here's a link.

Or if you'd rather purchase a subscription you can do that here.

Remember that with Paper Pumpkin you are in charge of which kits you receive; pause if you don't like the next kit. But as a subscriber you are eligible to get any of the available refills or add on items.

Hint: June's kit will include an add on die-cut option!

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Remember that my new catalog designer paper share is still open for a limited time. Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE or AJVB3B3V

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th

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My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time.

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