Did you know that Paper Pumpkin started in 2013, and since then has shipped more than 5.2 million kits? That’s amazing!
What is Paper Pumpkin? It’s a monthly kit subscription delivered to your mailbox each month. Although there are sneak peeks, it’s mostly a surprise when you open your box and look at the contents. Kits vary from cards, to treat packets, to home decor. They arrive with everything you need to make the project inside, including card bases, die cuts, mini ink pad, stamp set, embellishments, envelopes, adhesives, and directions. First-time subscribers receive a free, clear block. Click here to subscribe or contact me for more information.
Generally, when my kit arrives, I make the kit as instructed. However, in the last few months, I’ve created alternates — cards and/or projects using many of the kit’s components. There’s even a Facebook page (Paper Pumpkin Fan Club), where crafters can post their alternates, and others can view them for inspiration.
Here’s a picture of the cards created exactly as the kit shows. This kit makes three each of three desings.
For today’s card, I used March’s Fluttering Garden Paper Pumpkin Kit to create a Reverse Gate Fold fun fold.
Measurements and Details
Pool Party cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 1 7/8, 3, 5 1/2, and 6 5/8
Cut up the card base from the kit: two pieces measuring 5 1/4 x 1 5/8
Cut the card base from the kit: one piece measuring 5 1/4 x 2 1/4
Stamped the garden/grass image with Pool Party ink on those pieces before adhering to card base.
Spotlight on Nature die cut from card base
I took apart one of the envelopes and die cut it with the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
Used sentiment and hummingbird die cut images included in the kit
Added gems, also included in the kit
Here’s another look at the card:
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I give instructions for creating a Reverse Gate Fold fun fold. Note: The video demonstrators a card using different materials than the one shown in today’s post. However, it uses the same principles for cutting and scoring.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy my Paper Pumpkin alternative. Consider purchasing a subscription. All of the work is done for you; just put the cards together. Everything you need is in one box! After the initial subscription month, you can skip or cancel. Subscribers are also offered refills (when available) and add-on die cuts.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona.
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I’m always looking for ways to stretch the use of my stamp sets and bundles. I like to try different layouts, techniques, and fold just to see what happens!
Today, I share a reverse gate fun fold using Stampn’ Up!’s Lovely Arrangements Bundle with the Forever Blossoms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. And, I colored the flowers with Stampin’ Blends. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.
Measurements and Details
Cloud Cover cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 1 7/8, 3, 5 1/2, and 6 5/8
Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper: two pieces (Strawberry Slush design) measuring 5 1/4 x 1 5/8
Floral Impressions Designer Series Paper: one piece (Darling Duckling design) measuring 5 1/4 x 2 1/4
Vellum cardstock die cut with largest circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
Flowers stamped in black Memento and die cut with coordinating dies
Sentiment stamped with Strawberry Slush ink and die cut with coordinating die
Color flowers with Strawberry Slush and Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Strawberry Slush 3/8-inch Faux Linen Ribbon — about 10 inches
2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
Here’s another look:
Please note: I inadvertently used Designer Series Paper that is no longer available. As I stated in the video, you can use this great fun fold with any papers and stamps.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I share step-by-step instructions for creating this reserve gate fold fun fold.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this colorful spring card. Please let me know if you have any questions about this project or any others.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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Fun folds can often be intimidating! But, today, through video and measurements, I show you how easy it is to create a Diagonal Joy Fold card with Stampin’ Up!’s Lovely Arrangements Bundle and Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper.
Lovely Blossoms 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
Measurements and Details
Thick Basic White cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
Place your card base in the Stampin’ Trimmer. At the top, on the score line, align the top left corner in the trimmer track, rotate the piece so the bottom right point aligns in the trimmer track. You want to cut a diagonal. Be sure to watch the video to see this in action.
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4. Align the top left point of the DPS in the trimmer track, rotate the DSP so the bottom right point aligns in the trimmer track at the same time. Cut a diagonal piece. You can now create two cards.
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
Secret Sea cardstock measuring 8 x 3, scored at 4 and folded in half
Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper (Petal Pink pattern) measuring 3 3/4 x 2 3/4
Basic White cardstock measuring 3 34/ x 2 3/4. For the inside on which to write a message.
Secret Sea cardstock die cut with multi-circle die
Flowers stamped in Secret Sea, die cut
Petal Pink cardstock die cut with large label. Sentiment stamped in Secret Sea.
Secret Sea Open Weave Ribbon
Here’s the card partially open.
And here it is open all the way.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this Diagonal Joy Fold.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoy this Diagonal Joy Fun Fold! Are you inspired? I’d love to see what you create.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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In today’s post, I combine Stampin’ Up!’s Notes of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set with the flip flap tri-fold fun fold. The Notes of Spring is Stampin’ Up!’s March Product of the Month. When your online cart total reaches $75 (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you can add this set to your cart for just $5. One per person per month. Available while supplies last. Click here to shop.
I’ve used this fun fold with several other Stampin’ Up! bundles, so it’s fun to experiment with this new stamp set. I’ve paired it with the Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper.
Here’s what the inside looks like:
Click on the links below to see other samples of the flip flap tri-fold:
Pecan Pie cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, score each side at 2 1/8. Fold each flap toward the middle and burnish well with your bone folder.
Pecan Pie cardstock pieces: 2 each measuring 4 x 1 5/8 and one piece measuring 4 x 2
Nature Walk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces each measuring 5 1/4 x 1 7/8
Nature Walkk 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper: 2 pieces measuring 3 7/8 x 1 1/2
Basic White measuring 3 7/8 x 1 7/8
Deer and sentiment (Notes of Spring) stamped in Pecan Pie, foliage in Old Olive
Note: I created the deer with the two-step stamping method. Stamp the deer outline in full-strength Pecan Pie. Ink the deer body stamp with Pecan Pie and “stamp off” on a piece of scrap paper. Then, align the body over the top of the outline and stamp.
Natural Matte Dots
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating a flap flap tri-fold. In this video, I use different products, but you can still see how this fold comes together.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed the Notes of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set AND the flip flap tri-fold.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
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It’s time for another Stampin’ Up! Product of the Month. Meet the Notes of Spring Photopolymer Stamp Set. It features adorable springtime animals like a deer, bunny, and duck, plus some delicate river plants. And, It includes a few all-occasion sentiments to complete your handmade cards for birthdays, thank-yous, and more.
How do you get your hands on Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month? When your online shopping cart reaches $75 or more (before tax, shipping, and any redeemed rewards), you’ll be prompted to add the Product of the Month for just $5. Available while supplies last. Limit one per customer per month.
For today’s post, I designed this card in line with Stampin’ Up!’s March creative challenge (#CreativeChallengeSU): to create a clean and simple card. From their Facebook post, I learned that clean and simple isn’t necessarily plain and boring. It actually comes with three principles attached. A clean and simple card includes:
A lot of negative space
Cluster element
Texture
Measurements and Details
Thick Basic White cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White cardstock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
Stylish Shapes Dies — circle cut with Basic White cardstock
Stamp the rabbit outline image with Gray Granite ink. Ink the solid rabbit image with Gray Granite and “stamp off” on a piece of scrap paper. Then, align the solid image within the border. This is called “two-step” stamping.
Color some grass with the Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blend.
Linen Thread
Moody Palette Glossy Dots
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this card. In addition, I share some other samples I created with this stamp set.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I appreciate you being here! I hope you enjoy this card. Please let me know if you have any questions about the Product of the Month or this project.
Remember: I’m offering a free card kit with minimum purchase this month using Stampin’ Up!’s Boardwalk Fun Bundle. Click here to read all of the details.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona.
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