Stampin’ Up!’s September Paper Pumpkin kit is perfect for Halloween and fall treat packages. Look for a short video at the end of this post!
What is Paper Pumpkin?
Paper Pumpkin is Stampin’ Up!’s monthly subscription service. It offers fun ‘n’ easy papercrafting projects for all crafters! In these themed all-inclusive kits, you receive pre-cut paper pieces, embellishments, ink, and an exclusive stamp set. As the subscription continues, you obtain a collection of cards and other creations and a stockpile of supplies!
As autumn approaches, prepare to celebrate with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit! There’s so much to love about fall. Some love the haunts of Halloween. Many love the time to give thanks. Others love the changing colors and cooler temperatures. Whatever you love about fall, September’s kit has everything you need to celebrate the season your way! It includes a multi-occasion stamp set and enough supplies to design 20 cracker box treat packages. Create custom fall crafts to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, and leaves. Make them the same or mix ‘n’ match, There’s something for everyone in this kit!
Although this kit is designed to offer a unique treat packaging experience, the supplies can easily be used to create cards for any autumn occasion. Don’t worry—you’ll receive plenty of project inspiration to spark your creativity!
How Much Does Paper Pumpkin Cost?
A monthly subscription is just $22 + tax (shipping is included). Subscribe by September 10 to receive the September kit. Imagine the fun you’ll have with your kids, grandkids, friends, and neighbors creating something handmade!
Today’s post shares a fun Tree Angle gift card holder. Be sure to watch the video for detailed instructions and techniques.
As the holidays approach, we’re starting to shop for gifts for loved ones and friends. Gift cards rate as popular go-to items each year. I’m sharing a fun and festive way to present and send those gift cards. This card fits in one of Stampin’ Up!’s regular-size envelopes.
Basically, this Tree Angle Gift Card Holder card starts as a full-size card. Using the Stampin’ Trimmer, I cut a piece out of the front. It leaves a gate flap on the bottom.
Here’s a photo of the inside of the card.
You can see that the gift card slides into the front flap. The right side gives you space to write a message.
Here are the measurements for the different pieces of designer series paper used here. You can change up the design using the many different varieties of patterned paper offered by Stampin’ Up!
And, here is a YouTube video (a Facebook live replay) showing you step-by-step how to create this card. Please let me know if you have any questions.
I appreciate you taking the time to visit Kim Plays with Paper. If you’re not currently working with a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I’d love to help you with your paper crafting journey. Leave a comment below or email me at: kimqskards@gmail.com
Kim
List of Products Used to Create this Card
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Thank you for joining us on this monthly blog hop. This month, we feature cards and projects with a “well wishes” or “thinking of you” theme. A list of participating stampers is at the end of this post. Be sure to visit them all and leave comments.
Stampin’ Up!’s Boho Indigo Product Medley
With the launch of Stampin’ Up!’s new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, I vowed to actually use what I purchase. Novel idea, right? Who doesn’t get caught up in the excitement of all the new supplies? Sometimes I don’t get a chance to use some awesome products. Not this time! The blues of Misty Moonlight and Night of Navy spoke to me with the Boho Indigo Product Medley. I’ve been working hard (and, really, it’s not that hard) to use all of the included elements. It’s such an awesome grouping of supplies. For $70, the kit includes:
11-piece photopolymer stamp set (clear stamp blocks sold separately);
48 sheets of 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, 8 each of 6 double-sided designs;
Very Vanilla 6″ x 6″ dry embossed sheets, 2 each of 3 designs;
die cuts with gold foil accents, 2 sheets each of 3 designs;
Night of Navy 1/2″ Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon, 10 yards;
Very Vanilla/gold 1/4″ Pleated Ribbon, 10 yards;
paper flowers, 20 each in 2 sizes;
12-piece Boho Indigo Dies
The Card and Project
The “Sorry You’re Feeling Blue” sentiment works well with this month’s well wishes theme. I created a greeting card and mini standing Kleenex holder with the medley ingredients — with a few additional items (Gold Foil Sheets, Stitched Shapes, Layering Ovals and Cirlces) thrown in.
I grabbed the Kleenex holder idea from my friend, Bev, who makes a lot of things for craft shows.
Here’s a gift card holder video and instructions using Stampin’ Up! Boho Indigo Product Medley.
I’m smitten with Stampin’ Up!’s Boho Indigo Product Medley. See this post where I show five cards I created with it. I also detail the products included in the medley. The last post centered around cards. This post shares a quick and easy gift card holder. It can also be used to gift cash! Be sure to watch the video below. It’s a replay of a Facebook Live I recorded on my Facebook business page.
How it Goes Together
Here are the details:
Any piece of card stock or Designer Series Paper cut to 8 1/2 inches x 3 1/2 inches. (I love that you can get three gift card holders from one 8 1/2 x 11 piece of card stock, with scraps to spare.)
On the long side, score the card stock at 2 1/2 inches and 6 1/2 inches.
Adhere Stampin’ Up!’s Tear and Tape to each side of the “bigger” section to make a pocket. Be sure to put the tape close to the edges so the gift card fits well.
Decorate the two front flaps with any Designer Series Paper cut to 3 1/4 inches x 1 3/4 inches and 3 1/4 inches by 2 1/4 inches.
Include a sentiment with your choice of greeting to suit your occasions. In my example, I used the birthday sentiment from the Boho Indigo set in conjunction with the Stitched Shapes (circle) and scallop from the Layering Circles Dies.
Adhere the sentiment to the front of the gift card holder. Make sure you only put adhesive on the top of the holder. (You don’t want to seal it shut!)
I used small, self-adhesive Velcro circles to keep the holder closed.
Gift Card Holder Video
I hope you enjoy this quick video. Be sure to join me Tuesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Arizona time on my business Facebook page for other live videos. I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube Channel, too.
Please let me know if you have questions. Thanks for stopping by today.
A fun project featuring Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new Little Treat Box Dies.
It’s an exciting day! Stampin’ Up!’s August-December 2020 Mini Catalog is live! That means you can order from an awesome collection of paper crafting products. Look for new and exclusive items for Halloween, fall, Thanksgiving Christmas, winter, and more. From kits to suites and bundles and papers, this mini catalog (formerly the Holiday Catalog) offers a host of fun products.
Need a catalog? Send me an email or leave a comment on this post. I’ll get one in the mail to you!
Little Treat Box Dies
As a demonstrator, I had the opportunity to order early. What a hard decision! (Just get it all, right?) But, I’m always drawn to treat packets. They are fun to make and fun to give. Especially when you can add chocolate.
The treat pictured here is made with the Little Treat Box Dies. I selected this as one of my first purchases because:
It uses just one 6 x 6 piece of card stock.
The scores and cuts make it easy to assemble the box.
No adhesive is necessary. Just put it together.
The coordinating stamp set — Little Treats — contains images for Halloween, Christmas, weddings, general birthdays, and more. Very versatile and worth the investment.
It’s super cute!
I decorated the box with pieces of the Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper (found in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog), vellum, and ribbon.
Here are what the dies look like.
Here’s the stamp set. Buy the bundle for $53 and you save 10 percent.
Here’s another creation with a different color scheme and a different folding technique.
Earlier today, I did a Facebook Live showing how I this box goes together. I converted it to a YouTube video. Give it a watch.
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