Thursday, October 20, 2022

October 2022 Paper Pumpkin ALTERNATE CARD and TREAT IDEAS: Ho Ho Ho Card Kit from Stampin' Up!

The October Paper Pumpkin Kit is here which means it's alternative ideas time! I have 6 alternates for you today!


Here are 6 fun and festive alternate ideas! 4 cards and 2 treat bags!

Before I dive into the tutorial, you can still sign up for the NOVEMBER PAPER PUMPKIN KIT which will coordinate with this month's kit. Subscribe here: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777

Did you know the November kit coordinates with this month's kit?
November is a Tag Kit but of course I'll have alternate ideas as well!

Okay, let's talk about the alternates:

Alternate Card #1

  • What's different about Alternate card 1:
  • Heat embossed snowflakes on card base using the stamp from the kit and white emboss powder
  • Some simple blending of Bermuda Bay on the white die cut square with a blending brush before stamping the Santa's sleigh silhouette from the kit
  • Added some 2022-2024 In Color Dots in Tahitian Tide
  • Stayed very close to the kit theme and pieces but I did add a piece of pattern envelope as DSP

Alternate Card #2
  • What's different about Alternate Card #2
  • Iridescent Trim! LOVE this stuff!
  • I added Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins in White in the center of the snowflakes
  • I added two pieces of the envelope striped pattern at the top and bottom of the card (3/4 x 5-1/2")
  • I flipped over the snowflake die cut layer and used the white side as opposed to the crumb cake
  • Shaded Spruce card base I created using the cardstock (A2 size)
Alternate Card #3


  • What is different about Alternate #3:
  • Flipped over the snowflake layer, cut in half and used the white side, split it top and bottom
  • Used the mask in plaid pattern with blending brush and early espresso ink on the crumb cake envelope pattern in thin stripes and created that middle pattern strip
  • Added Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins in Green in the center of the snowflakes
Alternate Card #4
  • What is different about alternate #4:
  • Yes, I flipped that snowflake layer over again! Couldn't help myself
  • Used BRAND NEW Framed Florets dies with Sweet Sorbet cardstock and Basic White cardstock for the oval dies. These will be available for purchase to customers 11/1/2022 - BUT - you can actually get them now when you add them to the Starter Kit and the starter kit has additional savings this month! More on that below...
  • Seasonal Sequins in Green (small ones) in the center of the snowflakes on either end all the way down
Treat Bag Alternate #1

  • Treat Bag Alternate #1
  • Peek-a-Boo Treat Bag in Kraft Brown
  • Embossed with Charming Landscape Embossing Folder (town pattern)
  • And then elements from the kit
  • I did use Cherry Cobbler ink for the Christmas stamps in the kit

Treat Bag Alternate #2
  • Treat Bag Alternate #2
  • Peek-a-Boo Treat Bag in white
  • Embossed with Charming Landscape Embossing Folder (mountain pattern)
  • And then elements from the kit
  • I did use Cherry Cobbler ink for the Christmas stamps in the kit

The Original Paper Pumpkin Kit Card Designs

Here are the original cards designed by the Paper Pumpkin team and I LOVE them! IF you are new to these kits or to the alternates the best thing I can recommend is that you put together at least one of each card to get a feel for the kit and the layout and then give you creative inspiration if you'd like to create alternates like I do every month! 

What a fun, fabulous, affordable way to give handmade Christmas cards this season! Become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber today! https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2212777

ABOUT THAT STARTER KIT SPECIAL...

In October 2022, you can get $155 in product for $99! You save $56 in product value and you get free shipping on the Starter Kit as well. You CHOOSE what you want. So, for example, if you are LOVING the new oval dies, you can add them to your kit today! One of the perks of being a demonstrator! 

Save 20% on purchases. Get first looks at the new catalogs and first opportunity to order new products! There is an incredible crafting community! Most join for the hobby discount but you can start your business as well! Whatever your reason to get the Starter Kit, this offer is such an incredible savings! 

Put your Starter Kit together here: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2212777

Here the product list used on the alternates today. Thank you and happy crafting!

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