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Free Sale-a-Bration choices with a pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription! Ends Wednesday!


Every month I share a bunch of alternative, bonus projects with my Paper Pumpkin subscribers and my Team.  The kits are fine as is but it's fun to create something new from the stamps & elements in the kits!  

Here's one I shared on last week's FB Live.  I love the Sweet Sunflowers kit!  

We always get a sneak peak of each month's kit so we have the opportunity to adjust our subscription. We can pause that month or choose to get  more than one kit! 

The monthly kits are available until the 10th of each month, so the decision to opt in for it or pause has to be made by then.  

The Sweet Sunflowers kit included a bonus of 10 free gold foil honeycomb sheets this time.  I used them as a stencil with Blending Brushes on the front and the inside of the card.  

The card bases are patterned on both the front and the back! So I was able to get both of the cards below from one card.  I cut it in half and die-cut the two layers with the Deckle dies. 

Which one do you prefer?  

I used Crushed Curry ink on the left card below and Balmy Blue on the right card.  I cut one of the fold foil honeycomb sheets into quarters and used two of them on these cards, trimming them apart with a paper snips. I shared how I made these cards and two more in the video below.  Or click here to watch it. 

Below you can see how many free Sale-a-Bration items you can choose with a pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription.  It really is the best time to get one! Why not earn free products with your purchase?!

Click here to get your pre-paid subscription. 

I order a 6 month pre-paid subscription twice a year; once in the summer during SAB and once in January or February during SAB.  I love this option to earn free products! 

Did you know that when you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you can get refills from most of the monthly kits?  The refills are usually around $11 and include everything in the original kit except the ink spot & stamp set.  So once you have the full kit getting a refill means you can make more of the original projects or alternatives easily!  See the optional refills here. 

Unfortunately they do not expect to have refills for this kit; it was extremely popular!  But if they do they'll be on the link above.  

Each month the kits get better & more fun to create with!  They knocked it out of the park with this one! 

 

Here's a peak of last month's alternative projects my subscribers received.


I loved this kit too!  They were wonderful, versatile cards.

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  • A WOW fun fold card that has to be the easiest ever!


    If you are looking for a great idea for designer papers that create a scene this layout is it!  

    Start with a card base of 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4".  Then cut a 4" X 5 1/4" piece of designer paper and trim off the right side at 3/4". Add that strip to the left side of your card base and the larger half to the left folded side. 

    Isn't that the best & most simple layout?!  Think of the many cards you could make with this design. 

    The card features the stunning Meandering Meadows designer paper pack.  This paper can be found here in our Online Exclusives – but is currently unavailable until later May.

    I wouldn't wait too long to order this DSP; when they run out they don't always re-order and then it's gone for good.  That's how the Online Exclusive products work.  

    Here's an inside view: 

    If you'd like to have a project sheet with measurements, photos and products used, here you go. Here is the free project sheet for this super simple but gorgeous card. Download April Club Perennial Postage scene

    There are so many beautiful scenes in this pack of paper and most sheets coordinate with our Starry Sky, Balmy Blue or Shaded Spruce cardstock. *Starry Sky has retired now; I will miss this pretty blue color.

    I featured the Perennial Postage bundle for both the greetings and the label die-cut.

     The dies did carry over into the new catalog but the stamp set did not and is retired now.  The dies are currently out of stock but should be available in about 2 weeks; around May 13th. 

     

    I hope you like this simple but beautiful card.  It's perfect when you need a quick but fabulous card design. 

    **Below is the video for this card and my In Color cards: 

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    Click on the pictures above or below to get to my new catalog shares – choose from designer papers, In Color bundles or a ribbon share. They're available through May 7th only. 

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  • Understanding Color Theory (the Color Wheel) with video


    If choosing color combinations is challenging for you the Color Theory video below may help you out. 

    You can find a printed color wheel in the new Annual Catalog on page 132.  Some of us lucky Demo's received a real color wheel at OnStage in Houston.  It was a surprise perk for attendees. 

    Stampin' Up! has heard from many people begging for one since they saw it. Stay tuned; they are producing another that will be available for purchase later this year.  In the meantime please watch the video seen further below to see how you can use this color wheel.

    Here's a photo of the printed color wheel in the catalog: 

    My top favorite and easiest way to combine colors is Monochromatic. This means hues of one color – blues, greens etc.  Monochromatic projects are soothing to the eye and can be seamless.  

    My second favorite is to use complimentary colors such as pink & green or yellow with purple. 

    If you're using designer paper Stampin' Up! has done the work for you – just choose from the colors listed on the back of each package. 

    Honestly, how I usually choose colors is to hold the card stock pieces next to each other. For me that's easy, but I know others struggle so I hope the video below will help you out.  

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    May Specials: 

    *current host code link:  D6QRFZ7J or FCJ937QT

    Click on the pictures above or below to get to my new catalog shares – choose from designer papers, In Color bundles or a ribbon share. They're available through May 7th only. 

    All online orders in May will receive a free multi-project tutorial and a share of !

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  • The New Catalog is Live!!! Check out this Spotlight on Nature card


    Today the new Annual Stampin' Up! catalog goes live!  You can now order any of the new products in this pretty catalog!

    Have fun shopping. Remember that there are a few options for you when shopping.  

    First is the incredible Starter Kit special.  Get $207 in products for just $99 plus tax. Pick out up to $125 in products of your choice and get the $82 In Color bundle free!  Click here to check it out and join my Flowerbug's Team. 

    You can also choose any of my new catalog shares; read more about those here.  

    If you're placing an order and it's over $99 please consider choosing the starter special above.  If your order is under $150 please use a host code seen below. If it's over $150 please do not use a host code; you'll earn host rewards. 

    Look at these pretty cards I made for a new Catalog card swap: 

    They feature a new bundle called Spotlight on Nature. It includes a pretty set of detailed circle dies along with the stamp set. These dies are going to be a big favorite! 

    I used two new In Colors here – Pretty in Pink and Shy Shamrock. I colored the flowers in with Peach Pie & Pretty in Pink Blends markers. There are two designer papers used here; one is the new 2024-26 In Color designer paper pack and the other is Unbounded Beauty. 

    The front flap is folded back towards the left side; this gives you the opportunity to add another layer of designer paper.  

    These in colors are included in my 2024-26 In Color bundle offer.  This deal is available through May 7th only.  See the details here: 

    Measurements:

    • Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 1 1/4" & 4 1/4"
    • Designer paper 1 3/4" X 5 1/4" and 1" X 5 1/4"
    • Circle die-cut is 3 1/4", 4" X 5 1/4" inside, greeting is 2 1/4" X 5/8" 

    If you do not have an Annual Catalog by Stampin' Up! and don't have a demonstrator let me know by emailing me here. 

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    May Specials: 

    *current host code link:  D6QRFZ7J or FCJ937QT

    Click on the pictures above or below to get to my new catalog shares – choose from designer papers, In Color bundles or a ribbon share. They're available through May 7th only. 

    All online orders in May will receive a free multi-project tutorial and a share of !

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