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Check out my cute Paper Pumpkin Alternative

in Cardmaking, Creativity, Paper Pumpkin, paper pumpkin on 09/02/22

Hi Crafters, Bonjour!

Are you a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber? If not, you are missing out.  I like to use my kits and make alternative projects.  With my August 2022 Sweet Sunflowers Kit, I made these cute farmhouse cards to celebrate some of my team members accomplishments. You know, 16 years ago when I joined Stampin’up!, the main reason was because I didn’t know how to craft, where to start, what products I needed.  I found all of Stampin’up!’s products coordinated which made it easy for me to make pretty cards and scrapbook pages. From ink pads, to cardstock and embellishments…. Everything blended so beautifully.

If you asked me today, Kim why are you still a Stampin’up! demonstrator? As I just got back from a leaders conference in New Orleans called Back Stage, I can answer very clearly this question.  I love to “Help others recognize their value, worth through creativity“. I love to spoil my team members and customers, to host in my home and gather with my crafty friends.  There is something so powerful about gathering with others doing what we love.  My goal is to make every single crafty friend feel special.

Today, I dedicate my post to my team members, The Cupcake Cuties! yes I love cupcakes…. I bought flowers from a local lady who’s company is called White Barn Blooms. She was my inspiration for my cards for 3 of my team members.

How to make my card:

  • Use the background card base from the August Paper Pumpkin kit. If you are a visual person like me, check out the August Paper Pumpkin Video HERE.
  • Add a bow from Linen Thread
  • Stamp the barn from the Christmas Barn Stamp Set in Gray Granite Ink
  • Die cut the barn using the Barn Dies
  • Add to the card base
  • Emboss the word Congratulations from the Charming Sentiments Stamp set with white embossing powder.
  • Die cut using coordination dies called Sentiments Silhouettes Dies
  • Add Basic White Pearls to embellish your card and voila!

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3

My inspiration came from these beautiful flowers from White Barn Blooms: the flowers came in these cute Mason Jars.

Here I am on my deliveries:

Please help me congratulate 3 of my team members for accomplishing a new milestone!

Congrats Beverley!

Congrats Katherine!

Congrats Jennifer!

If you are not familiar with Paper Pumpkin, here is the scoop for you:

A MONTHLY CRAFTING SUBSCRIPTION

If you’re looking for a fun and simple creative outlet paper crafting might be your best option! It’s fun, creative, and handmade projects bring joy to you and to others. And nothing makes paper crafting as fun, easy, and creative as Paper Pumpkin!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN A CRAFT BOX

One issue crafters often run into is feeling overwhelmed by their project. Lack of inspiration, proper supplies and crafty know-how might discourage you from even starting a project and unlocking your creative potential!

This never happens with a craft subscription box from Paper Pumpkin. That’s because everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription.

BUILD YOUR STAMP COLLECTION

Among the items in each Paper Pumpkin monthly craft kit is a reusable rubber stamp. So after you’re done creating your monthly craft, you’ll have a valuable stamp to add to your collection. You even get a free clear stamping block with your first craft box. Plus, you get a different color ink pad every month as well.

PRINT & VIDEO INSTRUCTION MAKE CRAFTING EASY

Even the craftiest among us worry that we’ll have trouble understanding how to do a project, or that we’ll make a mistake. You never have to worry about that with Paper Pumpkin! That’s because not only does each monthly arts and crafts box come with clear, easy-to-understand printed instructions, but we also upload a video to YouTube so you can watch a professional guide you through the craft.

KIDS CAN HELP WITH MONTHLY CRAFT KITS

Although Paper Pumpkin makes craft boxes for adults, they can be fun for the whole family! Use your monthly craft box subscription to introduce your kids to a fun and creative outlet. It’s truly a gift to instill a love of crafting and creativity in kids. You’ll be thrilled to see how their skills grow over time. One day your kids might have their own monthly craft subscription box!

GET STARTED WITH YOUR MONTHLY CRAFT BOX NOW

Paper Pumpkin is known for having some of the best art subscription boxes available. Subscribe today and see for yourself!

Special Exclusive Offer from me:  Place a 60$ or more order with me in the month of September using the Hostess Code PTVRWRCS and receive  FREE Pearls Basic Jewels.  Place an order of $120 and receive an additional gift for FREE, the Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack.

Join my team and get to order from the new Annual Catalogue and Mini Catalogue.   Click HERE to get your starter kit.

How amazing to get $165 of products for $135.    You can read all about it HERE.

Have a great day!

Hugs, Kim xo

Products used to make these beautiful cards: Click on the images to shop.

137858
Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription 1-Month – 137858

Price: $30.50

137859
Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription 3-Month – 137859

Price: $90.00

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Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription 6-Month – 137860

Price: $171.00

137861
Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription 12-Month – 137861

Price: $325.00

159749
Christmas Barn Bundle (English) – 159749

Price: $63.75

159747
Christmas Barn Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) – 159747

Price: $26.00

159748
Barn Dies – 159748

Price: $45.00

158734
Charming Sentiments Bundle (English) – 158734

Price: $72.00

159985
Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) – 159985

Price: $32.00

158733
Sentiment Silhouettes Dies – 158733

Price: $48.00

144219
Pearl Basic Jewels – 144219

Price: $8.25

104199
Linen Thread – 104199

Price: $7.00

147118
Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad – 147118

Price: $11.00

159276
Basic White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 159276

Price: $14.00

102283
Versamark Pad – 102283

Price: $13.00

155554
Basics Embossing Powders – 155554

Price: $25.00

129053
Heat Tool – 129053

Price: $41.00

104430
Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $6.00

152813
Stampin’ Seal – 152813

Price: $11.00

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