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Time for Cake Paper Pumpkin kit with a bonus stamp set! Subscribe by Saturday, August 10th!

I'm super excited about this month's Paper Pumpkin kit – it's all about birthdays in style!

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This accordion fold card is one of the cards in the kit! You'll get three of these and 6 more cards too. In addition to the stamp set in the kit it also includes a bonus stamp set seen below to help you personalize your cards!

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Other details on the Time for Cake kit:

• The projects have rose gold foil accents and cording.
• A Night of Navy Classic ink spot
• The fun fold card seen above is one of the projects included this month!
• There are 9 cards; 3 of each design
• Colors include Night of Navy, Moody Mauve, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

There are two says to get a Paper Pumpkin craft box. 

1. Subscribe to receive one each month (you can skip a month at any time). Opt in here. 
2. Order a pre-paid subscription in 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at a time. Click here for that. 

Top reasons to choose Paper Pumpkin:

If you’re looking for a fun and simple paper crafting this 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 valuable stamps 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!

GET FREE BONUS PROJECT IDEAS FROM ME EACH MONTH! 

I send my subscribers a free tutorial with multiple alternative ideas for that month's kit. You'll love these extra project ideas!

Subscribe here today and see for yourself!

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Redeem your $5 coupon now! 

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Get a free In Color ribbon share with any online order over $55 from me!

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All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

Season of Green & Gold suite

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• Gorgeous Leaves video; from simple to WOW techniques!

  September 29, 2021

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  I chose to play with the Gorgeous Leaves bundle for Tuesday's FB Live yesterday.  You can fine me on FB here. 

   It was an easy choice for me; I love both leaves and these neat background images as well. Actually anything botanical is my style. 

  This first set of cards is what is referred to as 'simple stamping'.  This means using just paper, ink and stamps.  

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  This Gorgeous Leaves stamp set & bundle is one of the choices you can pick with the Starter Kit special going on right now.  It's actually free; one of 12 different options just through tomorrow, September 30th.   Click here to see them all. 

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  Here's the most simple card I made.  But with these beautiful colors it is still striking. Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen & Cinnamon Cider.  Most of the cards used this color combination.  

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  You might wonder how I come up with these color combinations.  I usually pull out sheets of card stock and see if they work together.  Many times I have to switch one or more out before I'm happy.  I don't use a color wheel or any guide; I just play and use what feels right.

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  This next card is a 3" X 5 1/2" panel of Vanilla CS with a thin edge of Cinnamon Cider.  The greeting is stamped and heat embossed on a 1" strip of Evening Evergreen.  I did go over the White embossing with my Cinnamon Cider Blends marker. I also colored the White ribbon with the same Blends marker before tying my bow. 

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  Do you ever create your own paper with stamps & ink?  These types of images make it fun & easy to do. Try it; you will love filling in your card stock with pretty images.  Remember to always start with your largest images first. 

  In this next card I added a few of the die-cuts from the Intricate Leaves dies from this bundle.  The greeting is from the Pretty Pumpkins stamp set seen here.  I colored the small leaves image with Stampin' Write markers.  

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  This next card is so quick, easy and still eye catching.  Start with a pretty greeting in the center (Pretty Pumpkins set) and add leaves in opposing corners.  A little splatter, sponging and gems and you're done! 

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  Now for the next few cards we're getting into some stamping techniques!  This set of cards is made with the Emboss Resist technique.  Same colors as above with the addition of Bumblebee and Gold. 

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  I embossed the leaves images using Versamark ink and clear embossing onto Vanilla CS.  Next, sponge Classic ink randomly, directly over the embossing filling in the entire piece of card stock with color. 

  Then use a damp tissue or cloth to wipe off the excess ink.  It will come off of the embossed images but stay on the card stock.  So fun and gorgeous! 

  I toned down & softened the look with a piece of Vellum card stock (3 1/2" X 4 3/4"). The die-cuts are all from the Intricate Leaves dies. The pretty greeting that is heat embossed with Gold embossing powder is from the Heartfelt Wishes stamp set seen here. It's in the Holiday catalog as well.  

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  Now we're on to the Joseph's Coat technique.  It's very similar to the Emboss Resist except you add color before you heat emboss!  

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  As you can see the Joseph's Coat can create a beautiful 'coat of colors'.  The card above uses the same colors as the previous cards including Bumblebee. Holiday rhinestones are perfect with these colors. 

  This next card has Old Olive instead of Evening Evergreen.  The Evergreen was just too dark. It is Cherry Cobbler card stock & ink. My photo came out a bit off color. 

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  Here's what the vanilla card stock looked like before I added the leaves embossed in Clear embossing powder.  

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  Once you have clear embossed leaves over this sponged piece you rub on a darker color of Classic or water-based ink. Anything but permanent ink should work.  I used Soft Suede here. Most people use Black.  

  After I rubbed the Soft Suede ink pad directly onto the embossed card stock I used a tissue to wipe off the excess from the embossed leaves revealing the beautifully colored leaves.  

  *Watch the video below to see this technique done Live. 

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  And here is the video.  Click on this photo below to see these cards made!  I hope you are inspired to use some of these techniques! 

  Don't forget that tomorrow is the last day of Sale-a-Bration!  Don't miss out on getting your favorite items FREE!  The link to order is below. 

  Or choose the Starter Kit deal and become a member of the Stampin' Up! family & my Flowerbug's Team! 

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  BEST DEAL!

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  Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! 

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• The Beautiful Christmas Season bundle can be yours FREE!

  September 28, 2021

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  We made this pretty (and easy) card at my September Christmas card class.  

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  It's made with the Christmas Season bundle seen here.  This bundle was one of my first purchases from the 2021 Holiday Catalog; I think it's extremely versatile and SO easy to create with!  

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  Here's the inside view: 

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  The colors include Evening Evergreen, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla. The sentiments are from the Poinsettia Petals stamp set in the Annual Catalog. 

  Did you know you can get this $54 bundle FREE with purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter kit?!  It's one of 12 choices you can pick from to add to your kit at no cost. See them here 

  Right now, through Thursday, September 30th you can pick out $125 in product of your choice for $99 and free shipping too! Then choose a free bundle from this list to add on.  With the free Paper Pumpkin kit you'll receive over $200 for just $99!  It's a crazy, good deal. 

  Then enjoy the 20% discount as long as you stay active.  When you're done ordering, you just stop.  No pressure, no need to 'sell or hold events'; just enjoy being a part of the Stampin' Up! family and my awesome Flowerbug's Team!  Get your kit here. 

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  After we stamped the background we added texture with either the Timber or Timeworn Type 3D embossing folders.  There is also a few spatter images from the Gorgeous Leaves stamp set. 

  I created a video for a very similar card; check it out below: 

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  Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! 

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• Amazing, Fun & Easy Center-Fold card video!

  September 27, 2021

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  We made several neat Center Flap cards on this week's Live (right here) at 7:30 pm CT. Here's my monthly FB Live schedule:

   

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  Tonight is the 4th Monday so we're stamping at 7:30 pm CT here on my FB page.  The cards are a unique Center Flap fold and SO EASY! This fold also shows off your pretty designer paper beautifully. 

   

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  Prep your pieces to make some.

  You'll need:

  • Card stock: one piece 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", one at 3" X 5 1/2" and one 1" X 4 3/4" for flap & a neutral piece for the inside greeting at 2 3/4" X 4"
  • Designer paper: 1 piece 4" X 5 1/4" and 1 at 2 3/4" X 5 1/4"
  • A large label (punched or die-cut) for the greeting
  • Ink, a greeting image, gems & ribbon to match

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  The black & white card is made with the Beautifully Penned designer paper in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  This pretty black & white paper is 12 X 12 and only available through Thursday, Sept 30th.  It's free with a $50 order here. 

   

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  I used the Thinking, Thanks & Peace stamp set for the front and the Heartfelt Wishes for inside.  The die-cut is from the Stitched So Sweetly seen here.  

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  It's such a great time to order those items you've been wanting since you get something free with each $50-100 you spend!  FREE is everyone's favorite thing!  Shop here. 

  Plus if you spend $50 in September you get a stack of 10 hand made cards from me as a thank you.  *see below.

   

  Here's the video: 

  
  

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  Get 10 beautiful hand-made cards from me with a $50 online order

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  the Painted Christmas Suite!

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  BEST DEAL!

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  Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! 

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