It’s time for another Paper Pumpkin alternative. What is Paper Pumpkin? It’s Stampin’ Up’s monthly kit that is all inclusive.
The kits come with instructions, but the supplies in the kit can go beyond the designed project, known as “Paper Pumpkin alternatives.” The card I designed for today is a Paper Pumpkin alternative from December’s kit, Beary Comforting.
Isn’t this bear adorable? She wanted to be called Happy, because she said she’d bring happiness to every home she enters. She came from a stamp in the kit, and is a slightly smaller bear than the punch-out version that comes in the kit. The punch-out koalas that come in the kit are super cute too!
I stamped Happy in Early Espresso Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, and colored her with Stampin Blends: Light and Dark Crumb Cake and Ivory, plus Flirty Flamingo cheeks.
Happy giggled as I fussy cut her outline, and she loved being attached with Dimensionals to Mint Macaron Cardstock. This layer was cut with a Stitched Rectangles Die (2 1/4″ X 3 1/2″).

Happy “for you”
Happy asked for a floral background that would go with Mint Macaron, as well as bring out the pink in her cheeks. We found this pretty, Ornate Garden print, which I cut with the largest Stitched Rectangles Die, and layered it on Whisper White Cardstock, for a 1/16″ border. Then, this was glued to a Mint Macaron card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.
Finally, Happy wanted to hold a heart, and we found one just the right size in the Be Mine Stitched Die Set, cut from Whisper White Cardstock. “For you” is from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set, stamped in Rococo Rose Ink, and attached with a Dimensional.
If you think you would like to receive the Paper Pumpkin Kits, or send as a gift, you have the option of subscribing for one month, three months, six months, or a year. The links for ordering are in my Product List below. The deadline for ordering January’s Paper Pumpkin is January 10, 2021, and you’ll love the Valentine theme.
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My December Host Code Gift
Add my Host Code ( AYSGTJKE ) in the box provided when you order a minimum of $50.00 in the month of December, and I will send the Gold Hoop Embellishments to you in January.
Create your own small wreaths or tags with Gold Hoops Embellishments as a base. Add die-cut greenery pieces or other layers for an elegant and trendy finished product.
* 10 pieces
* 2-1/28″
* Gold
My December Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be a Card Kit (makes 8 cards with envelopes) and the Rise & Shine Stamp Set (photopolymer). Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in December.
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This is so precious! Love the sweetness of all of it…the dsp, the edges on the little heart and the expression on the bear’s face…love how you combined it all! I saw this on Mary’s fb post today.
I really appreciate your nice comment on my blog! Thank you, Amy!
I love this card- it is beary happy.
Thank you, Cyndi! I’m so glad you like it!
This is adorable. Happy is so cute holding her heart and she looks great on her floral background. TFS
Thanks JoAnn! Your nice comment makes her even happier!