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Happy 10th Anniversary to Paper Pumpkin
Happy 10th Anniversary to Paper Pumpkin I want to take a minute to talk about something that I have gotten for 10 years straight. Yes, I love it! Yes, I use it!! However, things have changed. First though I want to say Happy 10th Anniversary to Paper Pumpkin. Yes, things have changed. In the beginning we got rubber stamps. Typically only a couple. Also in the beginning there were only FOUR cards. Can you believe it?? Seriously!! In the beginning I do not recall too many patterns on the INSIDE of the envelopes either. Jumping Forward to NOW… HOLY COW!! There are typically 9 cards in each box. The stamp…
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More August Paper Pumpkin Alternatives, first.
More August Paper Pumpkin I have two More August Paper Pumpkin Alternatives for you. One today and the second on Saturday. This one turned out soo amazing that I gave it away already. This uses an envelope as apart of the packaging. How can you say enough about how BEAUTIFUL the are in person. Please note that the Mossy Meadow Braided ribbon is retired. However, I was shocked to still see it on the clearance rack. 10 yards for $2.80. Shocking!! But True There are only a couple other things added to this. I am sure you see the sentiment piece. That was an additional cardstock scrap piece. Here is…
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Sale-a-Bration and Paper Pumpkin Prepaid, YEAH!!
Sale-a-Bration and Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Did you know that you can get Sale-a-Bration and Paper Pumpkin Prepaid will get you some rewards? During Sale-a-Bration with every $50 that you spend on product, you get to pick from stamps, dies or designer series papers. And that goes true with the Paper Pumpkin prepaid too. Above is the pricing and the bonuses that you get. Please let me know if you have ANY questions about this!! 3 month prepaid subscription 6 month prepaid subscription 12 month prepaid subscription Here are the three options that you have. I would love for you to pick me as your demonstrator, thank you. Are you on…
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More June Paper Pumpkin alternative ideas
More June Paper Pumpkin With the second live for the Pick the Crop here are More June Paper Pumpkin alternative ideas. This one uses mostly elements of the kit. The ONLY additions are the Garden Green frame and there is an inside layer to “hide” some of the layers you see here! Starting off with the removal of the “blanket” which was a pink gingham. All that I did was line up my trimmer and VERY carefully cut just that section out! Which you will want to check back tomorrow to see what I did with that! Anyway… To help with the “window” look… Using the strawberry/blueberry diecut and a…
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March Paper Pumpkin Alternatives, Free stamp set?
March Paper Pumpkin Alternatives Are you looking for something crafty to do that is portable?? You know that I have the answer to that!! EVERYTHING you need is in this one box!! Paper Pumpkin is perfect! This can be a monthly subscription or prepaid (one month, three months, six months or a full year). It is NOOO secret that I love this box. So much so that I have a FB group dedicated to it. Anyway, lets see what we have for the March Paper Pumpkin Alternatives. This first idea uses only parts from the box. No extra supplies. Okay, one extra, however that is from last months box. When…
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Watercolor Rainbow for YouTube technique idea.
Watercolor Rainbow for YouTube Check out how I did this Watercolor Rainbow for YouTube! Ohh, but wait this is a fun fold card too!! This was intended as a St. Patrick’s Day card, however… this technique is also good from a spring rainbow. Yes, you can use any color you wish… BUT you will need a few supplies which is listed over on my YouTube description. Have you subscribed yet?? Well, why not?? There is no fee, you get new content each week. AND bonus my FB lives from Saturdays get put there too. Here you get a peek at how the fold works. Lots of layers, Layering Circles for…
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Day Two Treat ideas, using January Paper Pumpkin
Day Two Treat ideas I am so excited about Day Two Treat ideas. Today we are going to be using the January Paper Pumpkin kit. If you ahve not joined us for this crafty box of goodies. This just might be what you need to see!! Ohh and this is a two for… Here is the easy one… this one uses the Kisses & Hugs mini treat boxes. Not just one though. I attached the two together. For more chocolate goodness of course!! Used a mini clothes pin for the top. The heart and gold cord are included in the treat kit. I could so see this one a table…
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November PP Alternative ideas, All cards.
November PP Alternative ideas Here we are with the November PP Alternative ideas. So many ideas to share. Keep in mind that I am not afraid to pull out my scissors and cut up the parts. Very much like this idea. I took the treat present stack and cut them all apart. You will see that I also used the masking technique to stack the inside gifts. The bottom gift is the actual full stamp. Note the background stamp?? Well I flipped the stamp over to create that background. Not familiar with the masking technique. Comment below so that I can share!! How about an alternative color?? This one we…
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Day two Paper Pumpkin August alternatives.
Day two Paper Pumpkin Here we are, Day two Paper Pumpkin alternatives. All three of these are different. However, I will admit this one is my favorite! I know, I know big shocker. This one uses the box topper butterfly. Ohhh YES! I used the Stitched Rectangle dies for the opening. Here is a closer look to how this works… Dontcha love it? Yes, the butterfly is actually glued to the inside of the card base. It fits just right. Tell me what you think! Card number two uses an envelope. You know I could not help myself. Those amazing envies needed to be added to a card front! Okay,…
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Thursday is Paper Pumpkin Day around here!
Thursday is Paper Pumpkin Day You know that Thursday is Paper Pumpkin Day around here. I have a group on Facebook dedicated to is too, check it out!! Every other Thursday we get together and come up with a few ideas from the most current box. Today we worked on the new Hope Box, however I have yet to share these ideas here. This Bag-a-lope was an idea I found several years ago and love using it for treats, twine and other little goodies. Depending on the size envelope, will depend on how big or small the “bag-a-lope” will be. In this case here it is a regular A2 size.…
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Last of July News and Information, plus reminder.
Last of July News and Information Here is all the Last of July News and Information. Yup, all in one post. Starting off with Girl’s Night. There will not be an in person event in August. I will be out of town for some Stampin’ Up! training. I hope that you get your packet still so that you can stamp along with me on the Third Wednesday of August, online. I can promise that you will not want to miss out on these two wonderful cards!! Reminder… That you get two of two different cards and the envelopes too. And as always they are ALWAYS birthday cards. All you need…
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Weekly reminders of classes and other stuff
Weekly Reminders of classes Here are all your Weekly Reminders of classes and other stuff. Starting with Paper Pumpkin. Did you see this sneak peek yet?? Ohhh how fun. You just might want to get some Ice Cream Corner DSP to go with this one. just saying. Why?? Because it will coordinate very well. I am SOOO EXCITED!! for this camp. I know it will be here before I know it, but This one will be soo much fun. And all those goodies you are going to get… DANG!! Are you looking to join in?? Either in person or online, you will want to check this post so that you…
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March Paper Pumpkin Peek and Boxes have shipped
March Paper Pumpkin Peek Did you know that March Paper Pumpkin Peek includes a FREE item?? Why?? Well Paper Pumpkin is celebrating a Birthday. And bonus is for you the subscriber. You will be getting a FREE stencil set… I also see a sponge there too. You need to subscribe here to get your kit. Check out a couple of ideas from the January Paper Pumpkin here. I can not wait to get my kit.. To check out all those fun looking die cuts too. Humm, I wonder what the ink color is going to be. Maybe a fun contest is in order. What could the prize be?? I NEED…
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December Sneak, October Alternatives.
December Sneak, October Alternatives. Here is the December Sneak, October Alternatives and a few ideas. What do you see?? I see cupcakes and a super cute bear. Also, I know the following… Kit contains enough supplies to create 12 cards and coordinating envelopes. Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm) Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Cinnamon Cider, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Sea Foam, Whisper White Are you wondering what sentiments will be included?? I sure am. My guess is at least a Happy Birthday. How about you? Share in the comments. October Alternatives. First the photo on…
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Joy to the World reminder and September Alternatives.
Joy to the World See, I knew I would remember. Joy to the World reminder… Your last day to sign up for the “October” kit is TODAY, Saturday Oct 10. You have until 11:59 central. So there is still time!! What is this?? Well, this kit will be an easy way to make your Holiday/Christmas cards. This all inclusive kit includes… Ink Exclusive stamp set Die Cut images Cardbases Envelopes And all you need to make the project as directed!! How about a few ideas from last month’s kit?? In my Pumpkin Whispers… a Paper Club we go live a couple times once every one has received their kit. We…
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What is going on in the Craft Room!
World Cardmaking Day. So here is what is going on in the craft room. Yes, decisions have been made…. we will do both… an in person event and on online. Same usual time and we will have two lives… One at the normal 10:30 am (central) and one at 3:30pm (central). The in person event is going to be in the form of a stamp camp. More information to come. Since this has been such a hit… it will be added to the calendar of events. Mark the second Friday of each month for this fun event! If you did not join the group yet on Facebook go ahead and…
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Girl’s Night needed Paper Pumpkin treats
Girl’s Night needed Paper Pumpkin. You know I love making little treats for in person events. Soo, Girl’s Night treats this time!! They were perfect. The windows were open, we had snacks and laughed! A fun summer night with friends! I am not sure it could get much better?? Well, maybe a few more friends and maybe crafting outside… Ohhh we should have done that. Joe had the fire going and the “vodka lights” lite. DARN it! We should have!! There is always September 4th, fingers crossed the weather cooperates!! I will try and remember, but you guys need to remind me too!! I was thinking when I made these…
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Have you been wondering about Paper Pumpkin?
Wondering About Paper Pumpkin, Still?? Are you still wondering about all the Paper Pumpkin talk?? I would like to share a few things… that you might be wondering about! There are two ways to get Paper Pumpkin. One – a monthly subscription, you get billed on about the 11th of the month. Second – a prepaid subscription, which are one, three, six and twelve months. This can be gifted as well! The crafty fun box comes to you usually around the 20th of the month. The supplies in the box are about everything you need to make as the instructions state. Your first box will include a stamp block as…
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August Sneak Peak Reminder and an alternative.
August Sneak Peak reminder Just a reminder about the August sneak peak and I wanted to share an alternative. I am so excited to get this kit and see what all is inside!! I really wonder what sentiments are going to be included. hummmm However, lets talk alternative for the July kit. I love being able to have the Pumpkin Whispers…. a paper club, because we collaborate. The idea came to me and then the club helped out. The only non kit item is that new ribbon. It comes from the August – December Mini Catalog. And a real shocker I am sure… I love it!! I do not love…
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2020 Annual Paper Share is ready…
2020 Annual Paper Share is complete!! I was super excited to see the brown truck this morning! I tore right into that box so that I could complete the 2020 Annual Paper Share… just in time for the BOGO sale too!! I am very sorry, I will not be able to make deliveries until Monday. Joe has been driving my truck to work. STILL! However, They are available if you want to drop by and wait until your time slot at the BOGO sale.. Did you sign up?? hummm. As always they come in a cute little box. I want to personally thank all that participated this time around, just…
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Last of the June 2020 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives
Last of the June 2020 Alternatives Ohh, man the alternatives have been amazing!! Wouldn’t you agree? I know I have enjoyed creating with June 2020 Paper Pumpkin. Mine started with this post. But sure did not end there… but I am sad to say that the last of the June 2020 Paper Pumpkin alternatives are in this post… You will be able to get your hand on the July kit soon. Did you know however that you could now sign up for the August kit?? I would love to have you join us on the Pumpkin Whispers …. a Paper Club group to help me create a few alternatives and…
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2020 Annual Paper Share… sorry will be busy all day!
It is almost all here… The 2020 Annual Paper Share is in the Studio. So like a little busy bee, Paula and I are working our fingers to the bone to get it all … together for YOU!! You know that it will be packaged and labeled. You also know that it will be in a organized, but did you know that it will be in a box too?? I have created and completed a cute box. Stay tuned to see that… soon!! Some how you missed out on this opportunity? If you know a couple friends that would like get in with you…. I will do the cutting and…
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Fun Time at the Hamscher Homestead
Fun time at the Hamscher Homestead!! These two have been running around after each other. I would say that they are having a fun time at the Hamscher Homestead. Wouldn’t you?? Hide and seek was the first game. Secondly, we move on too.. King of the mountain. They play this one often.. every once and a while you will see feathers through the tub cover. I do have to laugh because they are really finding out what is going on around them. Check on visitors when they arrive too! Still quiet most of the time. Just a reminder of two weeks ago, just a huge different from two weeks ago……
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