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Sometimes we kick things up a notch to maximize a kit’s potential. After all, everyone wants to make as many cute things as possible with their super-fun Paper Pumpkin kit. Right?
July's Paper Pumpkin kit is providing unprecedented catalog coordination:
Giving you THREE new suites that you can mix and match with the kit
Combine these suites with July's kit and you can expand your crafting experience.
When you subscribe with me, Dawn Olchefske, you'll qualify for a FREE BONUS each month. The bonus is a Tutorial PDF filled with 8 or more alternate ideas for additional projects you can make with each month's kit (includes photos & instructions) - making your kit go a lot further! This is an exclusive offer for my Paper Pumpkin subscribers.
I can't get enough of the Friends of a Feather October Paper Pumpkin Kit!
I was determined to use up the entire kit before the November kit arrives....and I finished them up last week. Here's my last two ideas (plus one from a team member)...
Friends Stick Together Note Card
Trim off the Fresh Fig panel from the 3-panel note card (save for card below)
Adhere 3-3/8" x 4-7/8 piece of Night of Navy cardstock under card front with glue dots (in the 4 corners and the "label" area)
Adhere Night of Navy label to card front (from kit).
Stamp greeting with Night of Navy ink on blue flowered label (from kit). Add SNAIL adhesive to backside. Don't attach yet
Wrap Silver Metallic Thread around 4 fingers, 4-5 times, then press into the adhesive. Add Stampin' Dimensionals and adhere to card front.
Attach two Rhinestone Basic Jewels.
Hope Note Card
Trim down the Fresh Fig panel, saved from the 3- panel card - to 3-3/8" x 4-7/8"
Adhere feather & leaf (from kit) with glue dots
Stamp greeting with Fresh Fig ink on scrap of Whisper White. Cut with Pretty Label Punch. Adhere with Stampin' Dimensionals.
Adhere completed panel to folded Whisper White Note card (and envelopes)
Attach sequin (from kit)
And...here's one more Friends of a Feather card idea from DOstamperSTAR, Bernadette Baio
As you can probably tell - I really liked the October Friends of a Feather Paper Pumpkin kit. The kit originally was designed to create 8 cards. However, I got 20 cards out of the kit using the alternates I created - wow!! I'll be mailing them out this week to some special people
PLUS: If you're one of my DOstamperSTARS Team Members, you'll receive the BONUS PDF too, via our private blog (one of the many perks of being a member of my fabulous team!)
I received a card from my sweet friend, Shannon West from the Stampin' Up! home office (congratulating me on my $1 million sales milestone achievement). At first glance, I didn't recognize the cute products. Then I realized it was from the new Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit.
Even the envelope is cute!
If you're interested in calligraphy, then this kit is for you. As you'll learn modern script calligraphy while creating a selection of hand-lettered cards.
Calligraphy is the art of giving form to writing in an expressive and harmonious manner. The Calligraphy Essentials Project Kit is a great way to dip-your-toe into the world of calligraphy.
Add it to your shopping bag today. And don't forget the stamp set, inks and markers - see below for the full shopping list.
Today's card features the retiring Hello Friendstamp set.
These chic and fashionable designs in this set will shine as the star of the crafting show.. But don't be deceived; there are a few that don't seem to mind fading into the background to let something else shine through a bit stronger...like the beautiful wreath image!
How'd She DO That? tips for Hello Friend card:
Stamps: Hello Friend (retiring)
Paper:
Emerald Envy (retiring) (11" x 4-1/4" card base, scrap for die)
Whisper White (4-1/8" x 5-1/2", scrap for die)
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack (4-1/8" x 1")
Ink: Emerald Envy (retiring), Berry Burst, Flirty Flamingo, Night of Navy
The early release promotion includes products from the Share What You Love Suite grouped into various limited-time bundles and includes free item(s) in each bundle. There is a bundle for everyone whether you're a new or avid stamper.
In addition - when you purchase any of the three Share What You Love Bundles, you'll receive my 30-Card Tutorial PDF as a gift from me! The tutorial is filled with lots of ways to use the products from these bundles - you'll be inspired for days!
Have you seen the Pining For Plaid October Paper Pumpkin Kit?
I've been hearing from a lot of delighted Paper Pumpkin subscribers about this month's fabulous shaker card kit!
Paper Pumpkin October kit/Refill update
Stampin' Up! is not offering a "refill" option this month. Instead...they have decided, due to the popularity of the Pining For Plaid Kit, they are only offering FULL kits beginning Monday, October 23, while supplies last (that's today!) You'll still need to be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase the kit.
Subscribe today and purchase the Pining For Plaid Kit today. Then you'll be all set for the coordinating November kit that begins shipping around Nov 13th.
If you're looking for other ways to use the Pining For Plaid kit, I have a couple of cards to share with you today - see below!
Pining For Plaid Alternate Card Ideas
If you've already started to play with your kit, you've probably found that you'll have lots of white circles leftover (from the shaker windows). I knew I had to put them to use and here's what I came up with using the smaller of the two circles...
Snowman Note Card
Stamp snowflakes using Pool Party ink on Pool Party cardstock (3-3/8" x 4-7/8")
Build snowman:
Head = trim off bottom of one of the circles (cut off at the last "texture line" )
Scarf = trim sides off an envelop and cut a 2-3/4" x 1/2" from the pattern paper
Holly = use Holly Builder Punch (Old Olive & Cherry Cobbler scraps), assemble with glue dots
Eyes = use Cookie Cutter Punch (Basic Black) - adhere with glue dots
Nose = Pumpkin Pie scraps (hand cut)
Adhere pieces together and then to stamped panel
Stamp greeting with black ink
Adhere completed panel to Note Card (& Envelopes)
As you probably know by now, this 9-square quilt is one of my go-to layouts with pattern paper. I never tire of this look. And with a little stamping, I created a little custom pattern paper of my own!
Seasons Greetings Quilt Card
Cut five 1" squares of the paper paper (from an envelope). Stamp snowflakes with black ink on 1" strip (and at least 4" long) of Old Olive cardstock, then cut into four 1" squares .
Adhere all nine squares to 3-1/4" square of Whisper White, then to 3-1/2" square of Old Olive The adhere to folded 11" x 4-1/4" Basic Black card base.
Ink up only the word "greetings" with black ink and stamp on scrap of Whisper White. Clean stamp and ink up only "season's" and stamp above previous image. Cut with 1-3/8" Circle Punch. Adhere to 1-1/2" Basic Black Circle.
Use Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler scraps and Holly Berry Builder Punch. Adhere holly/berries with glue dots. Then adhere completed greeting circle to card with Stampin' Dimensionals
Tie Basic Black Baker's Twine in a bow and adhere with glue dot
Be sure to stop by tomorrow for more Pining for Plaid alternate ideas. I think you're gonna like them!
PLUS: If you're one of my DOstamperSTARS Team Members, you'll receive the BONUS PDF too, via our private blog (one of the many perks of being a member of my fabulous team!)
To give you more of what you love, during October and November we’ll be offering two straight months of perfectly coordinated Christmas cardmaking and gifting projects, for your holiday crafting needs.
Two coordinating kits means that 1) you'll have everything you'll need to complete unique holiday cards and gifts, 2) you will have more creative options, and 3) you can get that handmade holiday touch without the fuss.
Missed October?
Sign up today here- and you'll receive November's kit when it starts shipping (around November 13st)
When you sign up (and activiate your account) - you can purchase the October Pining For Plaid kit.