It’s Paper Pumpkin time, it’s Paper Pumpkin time……. for those of you who remember the Howdy Doody theme song, that’s the tune I’m singing. 

When I first received my October Paper Pumpkin Kit, I made two cards as they were designed. It’s so much fun opening the box, and seeing all of the tissue wrapped supplies, and directions. This month’s kit, Joy To The World, even included eight beautifully decorated envelopes to go with the eight cards.

But, the fun doesn’t stop with the eight designed cards, because you can continue to use the stamp set and ink for additional cards. You can even go outside the box (literally), and use some of the supplies to make your own creations, which is what I did for today’s card. This is known as a Paper Pumpkin Alternative.

Paper Pumpkin Alternative

The brass foil words in the kit are so pretty, and I wanted to use the word, “amour” with a heart. So, I cut a heart from Whisper White Cardstock with a Be Mine Stitched Die, and stamped it in Memento Black Ink with the flower stamp from the kit. After stamping three times, I colored it with Stampin’ Blends: Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, and Mint Macaron.

The heart is glued to paper that I “stole” from one of the card bases, cut with an Ornate Layers Die, and elevated on Dimensionals that come in the kit. Don’t you love the brass foil lines running through it?

The layer beneath it is Whisper White Cardstock, cut with the largest Ornate Layers Die, and embossed with the Ornate Floral Embossing Folder. This is glued to the backside of a card base from the kit, so the pretty brass foil lines are on the back.

The last step was gluing “amour” across the heart, and adding a bow of Cherry Cobbler Linen Thread, both in the kit. The supplies, not included in the kit, are in my Product List below, along with Paper Pumpkin Links for ordering. What’s cool is that you have the option of ordering for one month, three months, six months or a year subscription. It would make a great Christmas gift!

Now, would you like to know about next month’s kit? Part of the fun is keeping it a surprise, so we can’t see the entire kit at this point, but there are hints, like this video.

I can also share this information with you. Please note, you have to order by November 10, and don’t delay, because sometimes they sell out. I can’t wait to get these gift card holders! And, do you see that cute, gingerbread house stamp?

JOLLY GINGERBREAD PAPER PUMPKIN KIT
SUBSCRIBE BETWEEN OCT 11 – NOV 10

Bake up a batch of cute Christmas crafts with the Jolly Gingerbread Paper Pumpkin Kit! November’s sweet, gingerbread-themed kit includes enough supplies to make your choice of merry masterpiece. From gift card carriers to tasty-looking tags—this fun and festive kit is a holiday must-have!

Kit contains enough supplies to create 15 gift card carriers and coordinating envelopes.
Kit contents can also be used to design traditional holiday cards, gift tags, and other paper projects.
Contents arrive in a collectible, special-edition box!
Project size: 2-1/4″ x 4″
Envelope size: 2-3/4″ x 4-3/8″
Coordinating colors: Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Blushing Bride, and Whisper White

My October Host Code Gift

Add my Host Code (TGDPKUE3) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of October, and I will send the Red Braided Linen Trim to you in November.

My October Drawing Prize

This month’s drawing will be 100 pieces of retired, Christmas/Holiday Designer Paper, cut into convenient 6X6″ squares. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in October.  

You can click on my shop button, or the pictures in my Product List, to go to my store. Have fun filling your shopping bag! I’ll announce the winner November 1st.

Speaking of Designer Paper, a selection of Stampin’ Up’s current Designer Paper is 15% off for the month of October. Instead of $11.50, you will pay $9.78. Clicking on the pictures below gives you a close-up view. Stock up now!

If you’d like to join my Dream Makers Team, click here:

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Product List