May 2022 Celebrating in Color Paper Pumpkin Alternatives A, B, C.

The May 2022 Celebrating in Color simply screamed Graduation to me, but any kind of celebration would work!  Kit contains supplies for 10 cards with envelopes.  Coordinating colors are the new 2022-2024 In Colors - Starry Sky, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party and Sweet Sorbet.

 

I sat down and made up a handful of grad caps following DIY Super Simple Tassels video to make the tassels, adjusting to suit my cards and I used Just Julie’s instructions to cut the hat, however I used the large oval punch for the base of my caps, just cut the ends off.  Sponged both pieces in white craft ink before putting together.  Spritzed the hats with Frost White Shimmer Paint.  I didn’t really change up the cards too much, I just added the Grad caps.  I was able to get 2 of each card by adding a few additions from my stash.

 PP05-22 - Card A

Sponged the strips that came in the kit black.  Splattered the greeting with black acrylic paint.  Added my cap & some bling.

 PP05-22 - Card B

Splattered the background piece with black acrylic paint.  Edged the panel with Versamark ink and heat embossed with gold.  Added the congrats from Banners for You stamp set and Bunch of Banners dies (AC2016/17).

 PP05-22 - Card C

Added some gold glitter paper, the Confetti punch and the Twinkle Builder punch (AC2019/20) for the black glitter stars.  Splattered the greeting with black acrylic paint. 

Check out my next 3 cards tomorrow!

Have you tried Paper Pumpkin yet? I love it and I know you will too! Paper Pumpkin is a fully designed crafting kit that arrives at your door each month with stamps, ink, and paper -- everything cut and ready to go, so you can skip to the fun.  Sign up HERE.

The May 2022 Celebrating in Color simply screamed Graduation to me, but any kind of celebration would work!  Kit contains supplies for 10 cards with envelopes.  Coordinating colors are the new 2022-2024 In Colors - Starry Sky, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party and Sweet Sorbet.

 

I sat down and made up a handful of grad caps following DIY Super Simple Tassels video to make the tassels, adjusting to suit my cards and I used Just Julie’s instructions to cut the hat, however I used the large oval punch for the base of my caps, just cut the ends off.  Sponged both pieces in white craft ink before putting together.  Spritzed the hats with Frost White Shimmer Paint.  I didn’t really change up the cards too much, I just added the Grad caps.  I was able to get 2 of each card by adding a few additions from my stash.

 PP05-22 - Card A

Sponged the strips that came in the kit black.  Splattered the greeting with black acrylic paint.  Added my cap & some bling.

 PP05-22 - Card B

Splattered the background piece with black acrylic paint.  Edged the panel with Versamark ink and heat embossed with gold.  Added the congrats from Banners for You stamp set and Bunch of Banners dies (AC2016/17).

 PP05-22 - Card C

Added some gold glitter paper, the Confetti punch and the Twinkle Builder punch (AC2019/20) for the black glitter stars.  Splattered the greeting with black acrylic paint. 

Check out my next 3 cards tomorrow!

Have you tried Paper Pumpkin yet? I love it and I know you will too! Paper Pumpkin is a fully designed crafting kit that arrives at your door each month with stamps, ink, and paper -- everything cut and ready to go, so you can skip to the fun.  Sign up HERE.

September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

When I received this kit, I took it over to our grand daughters and helped them put it together for treats for their classmates.  I ordered the refill kit for myself then it just sat here!  I wondered what on earth I was going to do with just tags and banners!  I pulled the kit out then put it back for a long time as it seemed like a difficult one to make alternatives with!  Finally, I went Pinterest hunting!  I was blown away with the tons of alternatives out there for the September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin kit!  Did you know that there is a Paper Pumpkin Fan Club on Facebook?  People share all kinds of alternative projects they have made with their Paper Pumpkin kits.  It's fabulous!  Thank you to you brilliant folks, I now have an additional 19 different October Birthday cards with a total of 50 cards altogether!

Card 1 of 19

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Spooky Sweets (Holiday 2018).

Cardstock: Black, Old Olive, Gray Granite, Glimmer paper.

Ink: Old Olive, Gray Granite.

Extras: Black Seam Binding ribbon, Spooky Bats punch, Twinkle Builder punch.

I stamped the misty image from the Spooky Sweets stamp set lightly with Gray Granite ink on the Gray Granite background.

Card 2

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Crackle Paint.

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Extras: Sequins, Gold cord.

Card 3

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: Black, Old Olive.

Ink: Old Olive.

Extras: Sequins, Embroidery thread.

Card 4

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive.

Ink: Old Olive marker, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie.

Extras: Oh My Stars embossing folder, Old Olive baker’s twine, ribbon, 1-1/4” circle punch.

Card 5

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Extras: Sequins, Layered Leaves embossing folder, Linen thread, Stitched Shapes square #4 dies, Layering Squares dies #I.

Card 6

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Gorgeous Grunge.

Cardstock: White, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso.

Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry.

Extras: Sequins, Old Olive ribbon.

Card 7

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Cardstock: White, Black, Rich Razzleberry.

Ink: Black.

Extras: Sequins, Spider Web embossing folder, Rich Razzleberry ribbon, Word Window punch, Scallop Trim Border punch.

Card 8

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Birch.

Cardstock: Crumb Cake.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Extras: Sequins, Linen thread.

Card 9

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Sanded.

Cardstock: White, Pumpkin Pie.

Ink: Pumpkin Pie.

Extras: Black baker’s twine.

Card 10

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Crushed Curry.

Ink: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie.

Extras: Sequins, Eyelet Lace embossing folder, orange ribbon.

Card 11

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Spooky Sweets (Holiday 2018).

Cardstock: Black, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Gray Granite.

Ink: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Gray Granite.

Extras: Baker’s twine, 2” circle punch, Spooky Bats punch, Seasonal Layers dies.

I sponged the moon with a touch of Pumpkin Pie ink.  I stamped the misty image from the Spooky Sweets stamp set lightly with Gray Granite ink.

Card 12

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive.

Ink: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie.

Extras: Linen thread.

Card 13

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Post Script.

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Old Olive.

Ink: Old Olive.

Extras: Sequins, Linen thread.

Card 14

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Beauty Abounds.

Cardstock: White, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie.

Ink: Old Olive.

Extras: Elegant Eggplant ribbon, 2” circle punch.

Card 15

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: Crushed Curry.

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry.

Extras: Sequins, Brick Wall embossing folder, Linen thread.

Card 16

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: Black, Rich Razzleberry.

Ink: Old Olive.

Extras: Sequins, Black Baker’s twine, Scripty embossing folder.

Card 17

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso.

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry.

Extras: Sequins, unknown flower punch, Tufted embossing folder, Metallic washi tape, Leaf punch.

Card 18

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry.

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry.

Extras: Sequins, Zig Zag embossing folder.

Card 19 of 19

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Black, Rich Razzleberry.

Ink: Rich Razzleberry.

Extras: Sequins, Elegant dots embossing folder, Rich Razzleberry ribbon, doily, A Sara Thing washi tape.

September 2016 Something Good to Eat Kit contains:

16 treat tubes 
Old Olive ink spot

Something Good To Eat Stamp Set 

3 sheets of adhesive banners 
3 sheets of printed die-cut labels
16 plastic food-safe tubes
5 yds of linen thread 
35 adhesive dots

Paper Pumpkin appeals to all types of people. Seasoned stampers will love the exclusivity of the products and new crafters will get excited about this easy way to try out a new hobby. And, everyone enjoys sitting down to create a project without all the prep work—that’s the magic of Paper Pumpkin!

If you live in Canada, click https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-ca/sign-up/?demoid=2005561

 to subscribe.

When I received this kit, I took it over to our grand daughters and helped them put it together for treats for their classmates.  I ordered the refill kit for myself then it just sat here!  I wondered what on earth I was going to do with just tags and banners!  I pulled the kit out then put it back for a long time as it seemed like a difficult one to make alternatives with!  Finally, I went Pinterest hunting!  I was blown away with the tons of alternatives out there for the September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin kit!  Did you know that there is a Paper Pumpkin Fan Club on Facebook?  People share all kinds of alternative projects they have made with their Paper Pumpkin kits.  It's fabulous!  Thank you to you brilliant folks, I now have an additional 19 different October Birthday cards with a total of 50 cards altogether!

Card 1 of 19

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Spooky Sweets (Holiday 2018).

Cardstock: Black, Old Olive, Gray Granite, Glimmer paper.

Ink: Old Olive, Gray Granite.

Extras: Black Seam Binding ribbon, Spooky Bats punch, Twinkle Builder punch.

I stamped the misty image from the Spooky Sweets stamp set lightly with Gray Granite ink on the Gray Granite background.

Card 2

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Crackle Paint.

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Extras: Sequins, Gold cord.

Card 3

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: Black, Old Olive.

Ink: Old Olive.

Extras: Sequins, Embroidery thread.

Card 4

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive.

Ink: Old Olive marker, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie.

Extras: Oh My Stars embossing folder, Old Olive baker’s twine, ribbon, 1-1/4” circle punch.

Card 5

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Extras: Sequins, Layered Leaves embossing folder, Linen thread, Stitched Shapes square #4 dies, Layering Squares dies #I.

Card 6

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Gorgeous Grunge.

Cardstock: White, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso.

Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry.

Extras: Sequins, Old Olive ribbon.

Card 7

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Cardstock: White, Black, Rich Razzleberry.

Ink: Black.

Extras: Sequins, Spider Web embossing folder, Rich Razzleberry ribbon, Word Window punch, Scallop Trim Border punch.

Card 8

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Birch.

Cardstock: Crumb Cake.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Extras: Sequins, Linen thread.

Card 9

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Sanded.

Cardstock: White, Pumpkin Pie.

Ink: Pumpkin Pie.

Extras: Black baker’s twine.

Card 10

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Crushed Curry.

Ink: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie.

Extras: Sequins, Eyelet Lace embossing folder, orange ribbon.

Card 11

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Spooky Sweets (Holiday 2018).

Cardstock: Black, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Gray Granite.

Ink: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Gray Granite.

Extras: Baker’s twine, 2” circle punch, Spooky Bats punch, Seasonal Layers dies.

I sponged the moon with a touch of Pumpkin Pie ink.  I stamped the misty image from the Spooky Sweets stamp set lightly with Gray Granite ink.

Card 12

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive.

Ink: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie.

Extras: Linen thread.

Card 13

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Post Script.

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Perfect Plum, Old Olive.

Ink: Old Olive.

Extras: Sequins, Linen thread.

Card 14

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin, Beauty Abounds.

Cardstock: White, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie.

Ink: Old Olive.

Extras: Elegant Eggplant ribbon, 2” circle punch.

Card 15

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: Crushed Curry.

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry.

Extras: Sequins, Brick Wall embossing folder, Linen thread.

Card 16

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: Black, Rich Razzleberry.

Ink: Old Olive.

Extras: Sequins, Black Baker’s twine, Scripty embossing folder.

Card 17

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso.

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry.

Extras: Sequins, unknown flower punch, Tufted embossing folder, Metallic washi tape, Leaf punch.

Card 18

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry.

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry.

Extras: Sequins, Zig Zag embossing folder.

Card 19 of 19

Stamps: September 2016 Something Good to Eat Paper Pumpkin.

Cardstock: White, Black, Rich Razzleberry.

Ink: Rich Razzleberry.

Extras: Sequins, Elegant dots embossing folder, Rich Razzleberry ribbon, doily, A Sara Thing washi tape.

September 2016 Something Good to Eat Kit contains:

16 treat tubes 
Old Olive ink spot

Something Good To Eat Stamp Set 

3 sheets of adhesive banners 
3 sheets of printed die-cut labels
16 plastic food-safe tubes
5 yds of linen thread 
35 adhesive dots

Paper Pumpkin appeals to all types of people. Seasoned stampers will love the exclusivity of the products and new crafters will get excited about this easy way to try out a new hobby. And, everyone enjoys sitting down to create a project without all the prep work—that’s the magic of Paper Pumpkin!

If you live in Canada, click https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-ca/sign-up/?demoid=2005561

 to subscribe.

June 2019 A Little Smile Paper Pumpkin alternatives

The June 2019 Paper Pumpkin was designed to make RAK (random acts of kindness) cards.  Hand out these small cards when you are out and about to spread a little sunshine and cheer!!  They are the perfect size for a quick ‘thank you’/ ‘have a nice day’ etc. 

There is even a little pouch included to protect your cards while they are in your purse. 

Card A

I opened a card to lay flat, wrapped the crease with Linen thread, attached it to a piece of vellum before adhering to the card front.

Extras used: Layering Circles Framelits, Subtle EF, Birthday Blossoms (2017/18) stamp set, Crumb Cake cardstock, Old Olive cardstock, Old Olive ink.

Card B

I opened a card to lay flat, stamped the sentiment then wrapped the crease with Linen thread.  Sponged the corals before attaching.

Extras used: Daisy Delight stamp set, White cardstock, Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Seaside EF.

Card C

I opened a card to lay flat and ran the top part through the embossing folder before adhering to the card front.  Traced, cut and colored a palm tree as seen by Sandra Brooks‎ on the PAPER PUMPKIN FAN CLUB Facebook page.  I didn’t fuss too much with mine – hers look pretty fancy! 

Extras used: Crumb Cake cardstock, Crumb Cake ink, Small Oval punch, Party Panadas stamp set, Stylish Stripes EF, Seasonal Layers Thinlits, Light and Dark Old Olive blends, Light and Dark Crumb Cake blends.

Once I had them cut out, I outlined the leaves with Light Old Olive blends then colored the rest with Dark Old Olive blends.  I colored the entire trunk with Light Crumb Cake blends then added lines of Dark Crumb Cake blends.  I took my color lifter and made lines here and there.

Card D

Stamped the bottom of the oval with the stamp that came in the set.  Added dimensionals before adhering to the card front.

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set, Decorative Dots EF, Stitched Shapes Framelits.

Card E

I opened a card to lay flat, ran the top part through the embossing folder, added dimensionals before adhering to the card front.

Extras used: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Crumb Cake cardstock, Old Olive ink.

Card F

I taped two card fronts from the kit together then trimmed to fit my card front.  The card was over stamped with images from the stamp set.

Extras used: Eyelet Lace EF, Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, White cardstock, Zig Zag EF, 1-1/4” circle punch, 1” circle punch, Be Mine Stitched Framelits dies, Layering Circles Framelits, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set.

Card G

Cut the envelope apart, die cut a trim across the top before adhering to the card front.  Used the negative vellum coral piece as my focal point.

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, White cardstock, Crumb Cake ink, Sanded background stamp (2009/10), Beautiful Day stamp set, Be Mine Stitched Framelits dies, Layering Squares Framelits.

Card H

I used the back of a card and sponged the top and bottom before adding the elements. 

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Pool Party ink, White craft ink, Birch background stamp set, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set.

Card I

I opened a card to lay flat, stamped the sentiment the ran the top part through the embossing folder.  I wrapped the crease with Linen thread, added dimensionals before adhering to the card front.

Extras used: Crumb Cake cardstock, Crumb Cake ink, Elegant Dots EF, Beautiful You stamp set.

Card J

Cut the edge from the glitter elements to make the post for my sign otherwise a CASE from an alternative by Kelly A.

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set, Basket Weave EF

Card K

Extras used: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Crumb Cake cardstock, White cardstock, Sanded background stamp (2009/10), Birch background stamp set, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set, Sprig punch, 2-1/4” circle punch, Old Olive cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink.

Card L

Cut the envelope apart, cut the flap off, run the colored part through an embossing folder, added a die cut a trim across the top and bottom of the envelope before adhering to the card front.  Sponged the coral and the vellum circle.  I hand cut the Crumb Cake label as I didn’t have the dies when I was working on this card. 

Extras used: Crumb Cake cardstock, Crumb Cake ink, Coastal Cabana cardstock, Old Olive ink, Fancy Fan EF, Subtle EF, Be Mine Stitched Framelits dies, Word Window punch,

Card M

I opened a card to lay flat, ran the top part through the embossing folder before adhering to the card front.  I lightly sponged the vellum circle that came in the kit.  Another traced, cut and colored palm tree as shown in card C.

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Tufted EF, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set, Light and Dark Old Olive blends, Light and Dark Crumb Cake blends.

Card N

Cut an envelope apart, cut the flap off and taped it to the opposite end before adhering to the card front.  Traced, cut and colored palm tree as shown in card C.

Extras used: Bring on the Cake stamp set, Light and Dark Old Olive blends, Light and Dark Crumb Cake blends.

Card O

Seen a few cards on Pinterest that used the negative sheet of the leaves to make a background panel, so I had to give it a try too.  Also used the negative vellum coral piece.  Colored the starfish with the blends.

Extras used: White cardstock, Old Olive cardstock, Old Olive ink, Light Old Olive blends, Layering Squares Framelits.

This month’s kit includes:

16 cards

16 envelopes

17 vellum die cuts

1 sheet laser cut glimmer elements

2 sheets die cut fronds

2 sheets die cut labels

6 yards Linen thread

exclusive A Little Smile stamp set

Coastal Cabana Stampin’ Spot

250 adhesive dots

Carrying pouch

The June 2019 Paper Pumpkin was designed to make RAK (random acts of kindness) cards.  Hand out these small cards when you are out and about to spread a little sunshine and cheer!!  They are the perfect size for a quick ‘thank you’/ ‘have a nice day’ etc. 

There is even a little pouch included to protect your cards while they are in your purse. 

Card A

I opened a card to lay flat, wrapped the crease with Linen thread, attached it to a piece of vellum before adhering to the card front.

Extras used: Layering Circles Framelits, Subtle EF, Birthday Blossoms (2017/18) stamp set, Crumb Cake cardstock, Old Olive cardstock, Old Olive ink.

Card B

I opened a card to lay flat, stamped the sentiment then wrapped the crease with Linen thread.  Sponged the corals before attaching.

Extras used: Daisy Delight stamp set, White cardstock, Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Seaside EF.

Card C

I opened a card to lay flat and ran the top part through the embossing folder before adhering to the card front.  Traced, cut and colored a palm tree as seen by Sandra Brooks‎ on the PAPER PUMPKIN FAN CLUB Facebook page.  I didn’t fuss too much with mine – hers look pretty fancy! 

Extras used: Crumb Cake cardstock, Crumb Cake ink, Small Oval punch, Party Panadas stamp set, Stylish Stripes EF, Seasonal Layers Thinlits, Light and Dark Old Olive blends, Light and Dark Crumb Cake blends.

Once I had them cut out, I outlined the leaves with Light Old Olive blends then colored the rest with Dark Old Olive blends.  I colored the entire trunk with Light Crumb Cake blends then added lines of Dark Crumb Cake blends.  I took my color lifter and made lines here and there.

Card D

Stamped the bottom of the oval with the stamp that came in the set.  Added dimensionals before adhering to the card front.

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set, Decorative Dots EF, Stitched Shapes Framelits.

Card E

I opened a card to lay flat, ran the top part through the embossing folder, added dimensionals before adhering to the card front.

Extras used: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Crumb Cake cardstock, Old Olive ink.

Card F

I taped two card fronts from the kit together then trimmed to fit my card front.  The card was over stamped with images from the stamp set.

Extras used: Eyelet Lace EF, Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, White cardstock, Zig Zag EF, 1-1/4” circle punch, 1” circle punch, Be Mine Stitched Framelits dies, Layering Circles Framelits, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set.

Card G

Cut the envelope apart, die cut a trim across the top before adhering to the card front.  Used the negative vellum coral piece as my focal point.

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, White cardstock, Crumb Cake ink, Sanded background stamp (2009/10), Beautiful Day stamp set, Be Mine Stitched Framelits dies, Layering Squares Framelits.

Card H

I used the back of a card and sponged the top and bottom before adding the elements. 

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Pool Party ink, White craft ink, Birch background stamp set, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set.

Card I

I opened a card to lay flat, stamped the sentiment the ran the top part through the embossing folder.  I wrapped the crease with Linen thread, added dimensionals before adhering to the card front.

Extras used: Crumb Cake cardstock, Crumb Cake ink, Elegant Dots EF, Beautiful You stamp set.

Card J

Cut the edge from the glitter elements to make the post for my sign otherwise a CASE from an alternative by Kelly A.

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set, Basket Weave EF

Card K

Extras used: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Crumb Cake cardstock, White cardstock, Sanded background stamp (2009/10), Birch background stamp set, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set, Sprig punch, 2-1/4” circle punch, Old Olive cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink.

Card L

Cut the envelope apart, cut the flap off, run the colored part through an embossing folder, added a die cut a trim across the top and bottom of the envelope before adhering to the card front.  Sponged the coral and the vellum circle.  I hand cut the Crumb Cake label as I didn’t have the dies when I was working on this card. 

Extras used: Crumb Cake cardstock, Crumb Cake ink, Coastal Cabana cardstock, Old Olive ink, Fancy Fan EF, Subtle EF, Be Mine Stitched Framelits dies, Word Window punch,

Card M

I opened a card to lay flat, ran the top part through the embossing folder before adhering to the card front.  I lightly sponged the vellum circle that came in the kit.  Another traced, cut and colored palm tree as shown in card C.

Extras used: Coastal Cabana cardstock, Coastal Cabana ink, Tufted EF, Itty Bitty Birthdays stamp set, Light and Dark Old Olive blends, Light and Dark Crumb Cake blends.

Card N

Cut an envelope apart, cut the flap off and taped it to the opposite end before adhering to the card front.  Traced, cut and colored palm tree as shown in card C.

Extras used: Bring on the Cake stamp set, Light and Dark Old Olive blends, Light and Dark Crumb Cake blends.

Card O

Seen a few cards on Pinterest that used the negative sheet of the leaves to make a background panel, so I had to give it a try too.  Also used the negative vellum coral piece.  Colored the starfish with the blends.

Extras used: White cardstock, Old Olive cardstock, Old Olive ink, Light Old Olive blends, Layering Squares Framelits.

This month’s kit includes:

16 cards

16 envelopes

17 vellum die cuts

1 sheet laser cut glimmer elements

2 sheets die cut fronds

2 sheets die cut labels

6 yards Linen thread

exclusive A Little Smile stamp set

Coastal Cabana Stampin’ Spot

250 adhesive dots

Carrying pouch

April 2019 Sentimental Rose Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

The April 2019 Sentimental Rose Paper Pumpkin was promised to feature a DistINKtive stamp set and it sure did - a beautiful rose and leaf stamp with lots of great sayings. Their patented DistINKtive stamps give us depth in a one step process.  The cards in this kit were absolutely stunning, however, I chose to take things apart and stretch it a little bit further.  Here are my alternatives, thanks to Pinterest for the help as usual!

Card 1:

Stamps: Just a Little Smile June 2019 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Grey Granite, So Saffron, White.

Extras: Subtle EF, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, bling from my stash.

Card 2:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: White, Mint Macaron.

Extras: SAB Mint Macaron ribbon, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, bling from my stash.  Used my blender pen and Flirty Flamingo ink to color the roses.

Card 3:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, white.

Extras: embroidery thread, sequins, Be Mine Stitched dies, enamel dots from kit.

Card 4:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: So Saffron, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: White, Mint Macaron.

Extras: embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, bling from my stash.

Card 5:

Stamps: Just a Little Smile June 2019 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Light Flirty Flamingo blends, Light Mint Macaron blends, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Grey Granite, White.

Extras: Lace EF, embroidery thread, Layering Squares dies, Wink of Stella to the rose, bling from my stash.

Card 6:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: So Saffron.

Cardstock: So Saffron.

Extras: embroidery thread, pearlized doily, Leaf punch, enamel dots from kit, bling from my stash.

Card 7:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: embroidery thread, Be Mine Stitched dies, enamel dots from kit, sequins.

Card 8:

Stamps: What a Gem July 2016 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Grey Granite, Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: Leaf punch, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, button from my stash.

Card 9:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: So Saffron, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: Pearlized doily, Stitched Shapes dies, embroidery thread, sequins.

Card 10:

Stamps: Waterfront to stamp the leaves, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: Leaf punch, embroidery thread, bling and sequins from my stash.  Used my blender pen and Calypso Coral ink to color the rose.

Card 11:

Stamps: What a Gem July 2016 PP, A Sara Thing April 2017 PP for the dots on the card, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: White.

Extras: embroidery thread, bling from my stash.

Card 12:

Stamps: Just a Little Smile June 2019 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: So Saffron, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: embroidery thread, Leaf punch, bling from my stash.  Used my blender pen and So Saffron ink to color the rose.

Card 13:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Basic Gray, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: Basic Gray, White.

Extras: ribbon, bling and sequins from my stash.

Card 14:

Stamps: What a Gem July 2016 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Grey Granite.

Extras: Scripty EF, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, sequins.

Card 15:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: Leaf punch, Pearlized doily, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit.  Used my blender pen and Flirty Flamingo ink to color the rose.

Kit included:
Sentimental Rose Photopolymer Stamp Set
Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
9 card bases
9 envelopes

9 layering card fronts

1 corrugated belly band

1 sheet corrugated labels

3 corrugated element pieces

1 acetate box
27 enamel dots
1 die-cut flower element
1 sheet die-cut labels
5 yds baker’s twine
50 dimensionals
75 adhesive dots
Coordinating Colors: Black, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Mint Macaron, So Saffron.

The April 2019 Sentimental Rose Paper Pumpkin was promised to feature a DistINKtive stamp set and it sure did - a beautiful rose and leaf stamp with lots of great sayings. Their patented DistINKtive stamps give us depth in a one step process.  The cards in this kit were absolutely stunning, however, I chose to take things apart and stretch it a little bit further.  Here are my alternatives, thanks to Pinterest for the help as usual!

Card 1:

Stamps: Just a Little Smile June 2019 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Grey Granite, So Saffron, White.

Extras: Subtle EF, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, bling from my stash.

Card 2:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: White, Mint Macaron.

Extras: SAB Mint Macaron ribbon, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, bling from my stash.  Used my blender pen and Flirty Flamingo ink to color the roses.

Card 3:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, white.

Extras: embroidery thread, sequins, Be Mine Stitched dies, enamel dots from kit.

Card 4:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: So Saffron, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: White, Mint Macaron.

Extras: embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, bling from my stash.

Card 5:

Stamps: Just a Little Smile June 2019 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Light Flirty Flamingo blends, Light Mint Macaron blends, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Grey Granite, White.

Extras: Lace EF, embroidery thread, Layering Squares dies, Wink of Stella to the rose, bling from my stash.

Card 6:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: So Saffron.

Cardstock: So Saffron.

Extras: embroidery thread, pearlized doily, Leaf punch, enamel dots from kit, bling from my stash.

Card 7:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: embroidery thread, Be Mine Stitched dies, enamel dots from kit, sequins.

Card 8:

Stamps: What a Gem July 2016 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Grey Granite, Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: Leaf punch, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, button from my stash.

Card 9:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: So Saffron, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: Pearlized doily, Stitched Shapes dies, embroidery thread, sequins.

Card 10:

Stamps: Waterfront to stamp the leaves, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: Leaf punch, embroidery thread, bling and sequins from my stash.  Used my blender pen and Calypso Coral ink to color the rose.

Card 11:

Stamps: What a Gem July 2016 PP, A Sara Thing April 2017 PP for the dots on the card, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: White.

Extras: embroidery thread, bling from my stash.

Card 12:

Stamps: Just a Little Smile June 2019 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: So Saffron, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: embroidery thread, Leaf punch, bling from my stash.  Used my blender pen and So Saffron ink to color the rose.

Card 13:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Basic Gray, Mint Macaron.

Cardstock: Basic Gray, White.

Extras: ribbon, bling and sequins from my stash.

Card 14:

Stamps: What a Gem July 2016 PP, Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Grey Granite.

Extras: Scripty EF, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit, sequins.

Card 15:

Stamps: Sentimental Rose April 2019 PP.

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron, Grey Granite.

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, White.

Extras: Leaf punch, Pearlized doily, embroidery thread, enamel dots from kit.  Used my blender pen and Flirty Flamingo ink to color the rose.

Kit included:
Sentimental Rose Photopolymer Stamp Set
Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot
9 card bases
9 envelopes

9 layering card fronts

1 corrugated belly band

1 sheet corrugated labels

3 corrugated element pieces

1 acetate box
27 enamel dots
1 die-cut flower element
1 sheet die-cut labels
5 yds baker’s twine
50 dimensionals
75 adhesive dots
Coordinating Colors: Black, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Mint Macaron, So Saffron.