Paper Pumpkin Alternate Card Ideas (July 2021) The Adventure Begins

 

Hello! It's no secret that I love Paper Pumpkin and they really had fun with the July 2021 The Adventure Begins kit. It was a fun fold kit and it's full of alternate possibilities.

Check out the video tutorial here:

Here is a fun tip if you are interested in making the campfire. I used the ghost in the brand new Halloween Punch *available tomorrow* 8/3/21 to customers. I punched three of them to create the fire look with Stampin' Blends.

Campfire Card Measurements:

Balmy Blue Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - Scored at 4 1/4"

Basic White Layer 1: 3 x 4 1/2" (scene)

Basic White Layer 2: 3 1/8 x 4 5/8" (frame)

Embellishment #1: 3 Ghosts punched out and shaded in Stampin' Blends

Embellishment #2: 3 Early Espresso Logs using Timber 3D Embossing Folder (1/2 to 3/4 x 3 or 3 1/2 inches - sizes varied based on scraps)

Stamp Sentiments & Fire Flies around the edge of the card base in Garden Green

Stamp and Sponge on trees to create forest scene. Dab Early Espresso around the bottom of each tree to create a dirt ground look

Creating a Starry Sky with Stampin' Blends: I used Misty Moonlight and Light and Balmy Blue Dark to blend a sky from darkest in the tree line to the lightest color at the top of the sky. Blend Balmy Blue between the trees to create that alcohol outline look around the trees.

Create Flames with Stampin' Blends: Start with the darkest color at the center/ bottom of each flame and create a halo around it with the next shade in line, slightly blending the darker color into the lighter color. Do this over and over with each shade until finished. My color combo: Cajun Craze Light, Poppy Parade Dark, Pumpkin Pie Dark, Pumpkin Pie Light, Daffodil Delight Dark, Daffodil Delight Light.

Create Logs: I used the squared off edge on the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch to create my log edges.

Start adhering your layers and embellishments in the adhesive of your choice.

Inside layer optional. I recommend Basic White 4 x 5 1/4" for the inside of the card.

Shaker Card Measurements: 

Crushed Curry Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - Scored at 4 1/4"

Paper Pumpkin Lantern Card Cut into two layers, the window/lantern layer and the background layer. I removed the white piece and saved for another project or you can use that for the inside sentiment layer of the card.

Trim 1/8" off of each Paper Pumpkin Card layer (all around each layer - all 4 sides)

Cut Down Window Sheet to 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"

Trim 1 Inch off of the Banner Sentiment included in the Paper Pumpkin kit

Inside Card Layer Recommended 4 x 5 1/4"

To Create a Shaker Card:

First, stamp your fire flies on the 2 Paper Pumpkin card layers where you see the white glowy circles on their printed card patterns. You can also stamp your "Let Your Light Shine" sentiment onto the banner. You will use Crushed Curry ink for the fire flies and sentiment.

Stamp a border around the Crushed Curry Card Base in Garden Green using the stamp from the Paper Pumpkin kit that looks like sprinkles for ice cream. You only need a 1/4" border to show on the card base so you don't have to get the border stamping perfect. Stamp edges in Garden Green.

Adhere your window sheet to the die cut lantern layer so the frame is completely sealed by the window sheet. Also be sure you add a glue or adhesive dot to the lantern so it adheres to the window sheet as well. So I chose Tear and Tape Adhesive to adhere that window sheet on the back of that die cut lantern frame layer.

Next, You will take the foam strips adhesive to square in the frame again. I like to isolate the square die cut so you can really see the sequins in the shaker. I add a little extra reinforcement at the bottom of the card. See video tutorial for more details.

Once you are sure your sequins will not get outside of the foam adhesive strips, you can lay your sequins (I chose sequins for everything) right onto the window square. Peel off the strips on the foam strips and add the back Paper Pumpkin layer. This is the image with the branch at the top. Match up the edges and adhere. 

You now have a shaker layer! You will take the back of the shaker layer and glue it to the card base. Add your sentiment banner to the lower right of your card base and voila! Super cute shaker card! Screams Summer Camp glow! 

I chose the gold/ orange/ brown sequin color combo because it so perfectly matched the lantern from Paper Pumpkin. 

Optional: Gluing your inside sentiment layer.

Shake away! 

This will fit in the envelopes provided in the Paper Pumpkin kit but it will be a tight fit and Shaker cards require extra postage. So worth it! If you want to avoid postage fees, ship with a gift package or slip it into an in-person gift or event. You will surprise & delight them and shakers are so easy with these Paper Pumpkin cards!!!!!!!!

My final card I did not put together in the video because it is the same exact concept as the first card just with different measurements. Card base is the same size in Basic White. I covered the entire card front with Early Espresso layer embossed with the brand new Timber 3D embossing folder. NOTE: This embossing folder is one of the goodies you will get when you sign up for the Falliday Stamp a Stack. I'll have info below if you are interested.

I hope you enjoyed and were inspired by these alternate Paper Pumpkin projects.

Now excuse me while I go make some campfire S'mores (on my stove top in my house, lol)

Thank you and Happy Crafting!

INTERESTED IN FALLIDAY STAMP A STACK?

I teamed up with my mentor and upline, Wendy Cranford, so we could bring you some fun, festive and FALL THEMED cards! 

What is a Stamp A Stack?

Just as it sounds. We make a stack of cards for you to give during the fall season. Perfect for fall birthdays, or just because you want to give a card.

Here's what you get:

• $40 Product goody bag (including new Timber embossing folder)
• 10 Fall themed card kits
• Shipping included
• PDFs & Videos for all the cards

Class Fee Options:

• $59 - Falliday Stamp A Stack
• $121.75 - Falliday Stamp A Stack (GET IT ALL both add ons)
• $76.00 - Add on just the Nuts About Squirrels
• $104.75 - Add on just Sparkle Of The Season Bundle

Other Info:

• The event will ship on August 31st.
• The PDF's and Videos will be emailed on August 31st
• When you add on the stamp sets above I pay your shipping and tax for the stamp sets. Heck of a deal!
• Last day to sign up is August 16th
• IF there is a backorder situation there could be a delay in shipment. However not seeing that as an issue at this time.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FALLIDAY STAMP A STACK

IN OTHER NEWS! THE BRAND NEW MINI CATALOG FROM STAMPIN' UP! (JULY TO DECEMBER 2021 a.k.a the Holiday catalog) IS LAUNCHING TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!

SALEABRATION STARTS TOMORROW!!!!!!!! $50 or more before tax earns you FREE products that you choose from Stampin' Up!'s Saleabration brochure.

Questions, be sure to reach out to me. I'd love to earn your business!