Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

 The Paper Pumpkin Kits bring monthly surprises right to your door.  You can receive cards, packaging, or special paper crafts, like ornaments.  You never know what's coming next!  For those new to paper crafting or card making, these kits are a great way to learn.  You can also learn from the kits found in our online exclusive options.

It is fun to take these cards and materials and, using your own creativity, put together a whole new set of cards!  The alternatives that I made were a lot of fun to put together. 

Be sure to purchase the August Paper Pumpkin kit and challenge yourself to create your own cards!  You can purchase the kit through August 10th.

Thanks for joining me today.  Have a great week, and happy stamping!

Foiled Cards

 I found this technique on a reel that came across on my phone.  Over the last few days, I have been trying to find that reel so I could share it with you, showing who actually demonstrated this technique.  I am sorry to state that I have not seen it, so I don't have a name to give credit to.  However, you can go to my video and see how they are made.  Here are the products used in this video:

(Holographic Foiled Paper)

PAPER

• Early Espresso Cardstock 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Basic Beige Cardstock 5-1/4" X 4"
• Holographic Trio Foiled Specialty Paper (old paper that SU sold at one time) 3-3/4" X 5"

INK

• Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
• Blending Pens:
• Dark Shaded Green
• Dark Darling Duckling
•  Dark Timid Tiger
• Dark Pecan Pie

ADHESIVES

• Tear n' Tape
• Stampin' Seal

EMBELLISHMENTS

• Linen Thread
• Label (I used something left over from a previous kit)

TOOLS

• Sunflower Embossing Folder
• Bone Folder
• Paper Trimmer
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

I would suggest using the Silver or Gold Foiled Paper located in our Annual Catalog, under Specialty Papers.  It won't bring as much flashy color to your card as shown in the video, with the holographic paper. It will be subdued, but just as beautiful.  I tried doing it on regular tin foil.  The foil "flattened" as I colored it but still made a great image.  I am looking forward to receiving my foiled paper to try it on that and compare all the differences.  

                                                            (regular tin foil)

Take a look at the images below and click on the products that interest you.  In doing so, you will be taken to my shop.  Thanks for joining me today!  Happy Stamping!

Product List

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Silver Foil Sheets [132178]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147938]
Darling Duckling Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165288]	Timid Tiger Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165291]	Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161674]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [154031]	Stampin' Seal [152813]
Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [166145]	Bone Folder [102300]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Fun Faith Fold Card

It took me a while to purchase the Faith Collection Bundle, but I am so glad I did.  I took one of the Fun Folds that I learned to make at the Great Lakes Conference that I attended last week and created this card.  It was easy and fun to make.  I really love how it turned out!  In my weekly Simple Sunday Video, I show you how I was able to put this little number together.

Here are the products used in the video:

PAPER

• Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock, cut at 5-1/2" X 4-1/4"
• Basic Beige 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock, cut at 4-1/4" X 11"
• Scored at 1-1/2", 3", 5-1/2", 8"
• Scrap of Pretty Peacock to die cut a cross
• Perennial Lavender 12 'X 12" Designer Series Paper, choose three designs to cut the following:
• 1-1/4",X 4"
• 2-1/4" X 4"
• 1/2" X 4"

STAMPS & DIES

• Faith Collection Bundle

INK

• Gorgeous Grape
• Pretty Peacock

ADHESIVES

• Stampin' Seal
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue

EMBELLISHMENTS

• Iridescent Faceted Gems

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• Take Your Pick 
• Paper Snips
• Paper Trimmer
• Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

If you are interested in any of the products shown in the video or listed below, click on the image(s), and it will lead you to my shop.

Thanks for joining me today.  Happy Stamping!

Product List

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Faith Collection Bundle (English) [164796]
Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Iridescent Faceted Gems [163368]
Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Paper Trimmer [152392]

Shaker Card

Shaker cards can be a lot of fun, especially for kids.  This particular card is made with out Party Piggy Photopolymer Stamp Set.  This set is so stinkin' cute!  I had fun working with it and I'm sure you will like it too!  Be sure to check out the video on how this is made so you too can delight the hearts of the children in your life

Here are the products used in this video:

PAPER

• Pretty in Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock, cut at 5-1/2" X 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Basic White 8-1/2" X11" Thick Cardstock, cut at 5-1/4" X 4"

STAMPS & DIES

• Party Piggy Bundle

INK

• Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
• Light Highland Heather Blending Pen

ADHESIVES

• Stampin' Seal
• Stampin' Dimensionals

EMBELLISHMENTS

• Small Circle Shaker Domes
• Loose Shaker Elements

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• Take Your Pick
• Paper Snips
• Paper Trimmer
• Stampin" Cut and Emboss Machine

Below are the images of the products used in this video.  If you are interested in purchasing any of them, just click on the image(s) below and it will take you to my shop.

Thank you for joining me today! Have fun creating this card!  

Product List

Pretty In Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [163793]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Party Piggy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165479]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]	Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887]
Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Loose Shaker Elements [165268]	Small Circle Shaker Domes [165510]	Bone Folder [102300]
Take Your Pick [144107]	Paper Snips [103579]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Punch Layouts

I enjoy experimenting with different patterns to create my cards.  Using the Hexagon Punch, this card is one pattern that can be created, but I know there are other ways to achieve the same effect. Watch the 15-minute video to see how this card was put together and other combinations. You can click on the pictures to get a closer look.

The following lists the products used in this card:

PAPER

• Pretty Peacock Cardstock cut at 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"
• Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Basic White Cardstock 5-1/4" X4"
• Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

STAMPS

• Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set

INK

• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

ADHESIVES

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Stampin' Dimensionals

EMBELLISHMENTS

• Purple Fine Shimmer Gems

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• Take Your Pick
• Paper Snips
• Hexagon Punch
• Paper Trimmer

Thank you so much for joining me today!  Below you will find all of the products pictured.  Just click on the images that you are interested in.  Doing so will take you to my shop.  

 Product List

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]
Unbounded Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163378]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Purple Fine Shimmer Gems [162611]
Bone Folder [102300]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Paper Snips [103579]	Heartfelt Hexagon Punch [162888]	Paper Trimmer [152392]