New Product share & video tutorial on how to create sky through aspen trees

January 5, 2026

Last week I shared a video highlighting the new products I pre-ordered from both the 2026 Spring catalog and the newest Online Exclusives. I also shared some swaps using new products including this one I made:

This was made with a new stamp set called Aspen Grove. You might know I have a love for tree and leaf stamp sets so this was a definite ‘yes’ on my list. I made over 20 of these for my swap! But I like making multiples of cards I love.

I chose Old Olive, Black and Balmy Blue as my colors here. I knew I wanted a blue sky between the tree limbs so I had to figure out a way to do that. Mmm…..

Here’s what I did: I stamped the three tree limbs on a post it not and fussy cut around and between them. I then stamped on my White card stock and placed the post it note over the stamped image. Now I can add Balmy Blue ink over it all. Tip: I did add a bit more adhesive on the post it note but the best thing would be to use a post it note that is sticky all over (found at the office stores).

After I added the blue sky with a blending brush I stamped the tree leaves repeatedly at the top using Old Olive ink, stamping in both 1st & 2nd generation inks (stamping off once).
The greeting is from a new stamp set called Prayers & Promises.

Here’s the free project sheet you can download or print. Click here.

As you can see below the images in this set are mostly tree limbs and leaves. It’s what I like to call a ‘builder’ set where you can create your own scenes.

Did you spy the new embossing folder called Lovely Stripes? I placed it in the folder on the angle to add more interest. This folder and the stamp set will be available starting tomorrow – Tuesday, January 6th! Click here to shop.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and the new product shares too. I hope you watch! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel here.

Bonus days are here!

Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

January’s Product of the Month
Fabulous Sayings set
Get it for $5 with any $75 purchase

Check out the newest Kits in our Kit Collection here.

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Double Point cards with video

July 14, 2020

Have you tried making a Double Point fun fold card yet? They are so easy!

Bonus! This unique fold truly makes the most of your 12 X 12" paper! You can get 6 cards from one sheet!

I chose to use the Flowers for Every Season designer paper and the Field of Flowers stamp set. The dies are from the Hippo & Friends dies seen here. I LOVE these label dies!

Measurements:

Card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

White inside 5 1/4" X 4"

DSP 3" X 4", scored at 1" on the long side

Label dies or punches to 'connect' the points

Products Used:

Field Of Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [152589] – Price: $17.00 – see here

Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set [152512] – Price: $22.00 – see here

Hippo & Friends Dies [153585] – Price: $36.00 – see here

Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152486] – Price: $11.50 – seen here

2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots [152480] – Price: $8.00 – see here

If you want step by step instructions you can watch the video below.

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It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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Easy Diagonal cards; Stamp With Me tonight at 7:30 pm!

July 13, 2020

This week I'm highlighting some of the cards I've recently made on Facebook Live. With two a week there's a lot!

Here are the cards for tonight's Facebook Live 'Stamp with Me' here.

I chose the pretty Misty Moonlight & Seaside Spray combination for these cards. I love the two toned look of these In Colors together. When you add White for a pop of brightness they really shine!

Join me here tomorrow night. Prep the pieces, gather some supplies and we'll stamp together!

I used the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set seen here in Misty Moonlight, White & Seaside Spray.

You can really see the Shimmer Crystal Effects on the flowers in this photo!

Measurements:

Card bases 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"

Diagonal pieces (card stock or DSP) 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" cut in half on the diagonal.

Decorative strips 7 1/2" long X 1/2" – punched or die-cut

Greeting punches or die-cuts (Ornate Frames, Tasteful Labels & Ornate Border dies)

Supplies:

Card stock (I used Misty Moonlight, Seaside Spray, White)

Stamps of your choice and ink

Punches or die-cuts for borders & greetings

Embossing folders or DSP

Ribbons, embellishments, Shimmery Crystal Effects

Sponges, mini glue dots, dimensionals

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Today’s the last day! Summer Nights cards

July 10, 2020
Today is the last day to order or subscribe for July's Summer Night's Paper Pumpkin kit.
- Subscribe to get these awesome kits monthly here. You can stop or hold a kit back whenever you wish! You're in complete control.
- Or order a pre-paid subscription here. Choose from 1 month, 3, 6 or even 12 months!
Here's a photo of the add on cards & envelopes available while supplies last. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. Order them here. Item #154973

I LOVE these pretty backgrounds! I think they'll be so much fun to create scenes with! I know I'll be using my Life is Beautiful stamp set with them. Can't wait!!

For only $10.00 USD you can have the easiest crafting experience of the summer!

• Contains 24 pre-printed card bases and coordinating envelopes.
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

• Not included with a July 2020 Paper Pumpkin subscription
• The Summer Nights Add-On is not needed to complete July kit projects
* Must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order this item

Don't forget about the Bonus Days going on; for each $50 you order in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August! Get some of the items on your wishlist now and save in August!

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