Saturday, May 4, 2024

April 2024 Alternate Paper Pumpkin Thank You Card Ideas


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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

2024-2025 Annual Catalog Walkthrough!


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Thursday, April 11, 2024

March 2024 Paper Pumpkin ALTERNATES PART 2: How to Use that BONUS Stamp ...


I have a free project sheet for today's cards that you can download here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/TAkA5XA/mar2024paperpumpkinalt2

Today we are working with the BONUS stamp set from the March 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit!

I will also be using the Memorable Meadows Stamp Set from this month's kit as well as the Garden Meadow Stamp Set.

We will not be using kit components with the BONUS stamp set today. Instead, I will be showcasing the upcoming 2024-2026 In Color Collection as well as the Unbounded Love Dies (from the Unbounded Love Bundle).

The Unbounded Love Dies and 2024-2026 In Color Collection will be available to customers starting May 1, 2024 when the new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog launches but demonstrators and people who purchase the starter kit can preorder these items right now! Yes, you get to choose what you want in your Starter Kit and if you want to add preorder products you can! Isn't that awesome! $26 savings on the starter kit as well as FREE SHIPPING! Questions? Email me!

CARD MEASUREMENTS

  • Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11" Score: 5-1/2" (2024-2026 In Color Cardstock Shades)
  • Insert: 4 x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
  • 2024-2026 In Color DSP Layer: 4 x 5-1/4" 
  • Basic Black Layer: 4-1/16 x 5-5/16"
  • Perennial Postage Layer (Die Size: 3-1/4 x 4-1/2") Basic White Cardstock
  • Unbounded Love Die Cut for Sentiment 
  • 2024-2026 In Color 3/8 Border Ribbon (About 5") You choose the Color
  • (3) 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems 

INSTRUCTIONS

Stamp the largest flower outline stamp in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the Perennial Postage Die Cut. Stamp this 5 times (6 if you also want to do this in Basic Beige, a new CORE Color coming out May 1st)

Using the "fill" stamps from the kit BONUS stamp set use the following colors for each fill stamp to color in your image:

  • Leaves: Shy Shamrock Ink
  • Veins of Leaves Detail Fill Stamp: Shy Shamrock ink (stamp it over top of the initial fill color)
  • Flower Centers: Lemon Lolly Ink
  • Flower Petals: 2024-2026 In Colors *you choose the color* I used Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop and Summer Splash, I also used Basic Beige
  • Flower Detail Stamp: Same color as petals, just stamp it over top for a watermark type look or you can use a similar color family shade if you want it darker

TIP: Photopolymer stamps that are new need to be "seasoned" or stamped a few times especially with "fill" stamps that need a lot of ink. If you still aren't getting a smooth fill stamp after several stamping rounds, try stamping it in VersaMark ink several times and then clean the stamp and use your desired color. This tip has worked for me! 

For your sentiment choose desired dies: I used Unbounded Love Dies as well as The Love of Spring Dies Add-On (for the Basic Beige card) to stamp your sentiments in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. 

Glue your DSP to Basic Black layer. It's a very thin 1/16" border and then glue to card base. Add the Perennial Postage layer with dimensionals after adhering the ribbon to the lower third of the panel. I like to glue my ribbon edges behind it but that's optional. Add the die cut over ribbon with dimensionals. Finish with embellishments. Glue insert inside the card!

Petunia Pop and Basic Beige NOTE: Basic Beige has the Love of Spring Die Cut!

Now, I will have a list of available products here including prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscription options and the March refill in case you'd like to check those out. I would love to earn your business and be your demonstrator if you do not already have one!

I also recommend the prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions before the price increases on May 1st. You can get 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at the current price until April 30th.

If you are interested in the Starter Kit and need to search for the preorder items that are not yet available to the public here is what I used:

2024-2026 In Color Stampin' Pads (All 5 Bundle)



PETUNIA POP
2024-2026 In Color Collection

PEACH PIE
2024-2026 In Color Collection

SUMMER SPLASH

PRETTY IN PINK

SHY SHAMROCK

BASIC BEIGE
New CORE Color

The two stamp sets we are working with in today's alternate video


Cardstock in Basic Beige, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash and Shy Shamrock

Stampin' Blends in Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash and Shy Shamrock

2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems

Basic Beige Ink Pad and Basic Beige 3/8" Border Ribbon

3/8" Border Ribbon in Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash and Shy Shamrock


Happy Crafting!

Melinda

Friday, April 5, 2024

March 2024 Paper Pumpkin ALTERNATE CARDS: Part 1 (Memorable Meadows)


Hello! Here is Part1 of the March 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternate Card Ideas! 

I will also be using the Meandering Meadow Suite and the Coffee with Friends Stamp Set.

I am going to recommend watching the video for today's alternates. 







The last day to subscribe to the April kit is April 10, 2024

You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777

Don't forget about the Thanks & Beyond Dies Add-On!
This die set will coordinate with the next 3 months of Paper Pumpkin kits

Happy Crafting!

Melinda

Monday, March 25, 2024

THANK YOU CARDS FOR THE "HELPERS:" Why Rock Legend from the Kit Collecti...


In today's video we are making thank you cards for the "helpers!" 

We are in the 4th quarter of the school year and it's a perfect time to tell the teachers, adminstrators, aides, paraprofessionals, therapists, doctors, nurses, coaches or volunteers just how much you appreciate them! 

We are using the "Rock Legend Kit" from Kit Collection to make some of these cards!

That's right! Kit Collection Alternate Card Ideas! 

I will also be using the Everyday Thanks Stamp Set (retiring soon) and the By My Side Stamp Set (also retiring soon). 

I typically do this with Paper Pumpkin kits every month and I'd love your input! Please leave a comment if you would like to see more alternate card ideas from the Kit Collection kits (which are a little different than Paper Pumpkin). What is the main difference between Paper Pumpkin Kits and Kits Collection Kits? PAPER PUMPKIN is a monthly subscription box. -Every month includes a stamp set and ink spot and the themes change each month -You have be a subscriber to receive Paper Pumpkin kits and you need to be subscribed by the 10th of every month to receive that month's kit. For example: if you want the April 2024 Paper Pumpkin Kit you must be subscribed by 4/10/24 -Paper Pumpkin offers sneak peeks but you do not see all of the kit elements until you receive it in the mail. -As a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you can also enjoy purchasing past kits, refills and add-ons. KIT COLLECTION KITS -There is a wide range of kits, some have ink and stamps, others do not -You can purchase Kit Collection kits anytime at stampinup.com (I would love to earn your business if you choose me as your demonstrator) -You know EXACTLY what you are getting in each kit -You do not have to subscribe to receive them -Prices vary -Perfect for new hobbyists If you shop with me and spend over $50 please use the Host Code. If you spend over $150 *before tax* do not use the Host Code. You will get your own Host Rewards HOST CODES ARE GOING AWAY! Starting in April I will no longer be using Host Code rewards because Stampin' Up! is changing the way you earn rewards. More to come on that next month. THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL CATALOG & January to April 2024 Mini Catalog ARE RETIRING! Retiring Items have been announced. Select discounts on retiring items will begin April 8th. Do not wait if there is something you want. Once retiring items sell out they are gone.

I will be using some In Color product as well. I recommend getting any retiring 2022-2024 In Color products as soon as you can. Once they are gone, they are gone.

Select retiring items will go on sale starting April 8th.

Enjoy the card ideas!

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April 2024 Alternate Paper Pumpkin Thank You Card Ideas

You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here:  https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777 You can check out the Starter Kit with ...