Do you love Paper Pumpkin kits?
Me too!
One of the things I love about the kits, is that you can make so many different ways to complete the contents. Most of the kits are created to make cards, while others are created to make boxes or treat holders. What is special about the kits is that you can use the kit parts to create just about anything you'd like. There are many alternatives found on Pinterest. I appreciate the creators of the alternatives and often CASE them with my little twist added.
Another reason I love the kits, is that if you con't finish making all the cards, you can always use an older kit to make some great NEW cards. Many of the card stock colors coordinate or match the kit pieces so the updated products can be used to create new looks.
While cleaning up my crafting room, I noticed that I had several Paper Pumpkin kits on my shelves. So as one of my New Year's goals, besides continuing to purchase more kits, I started with the December 2020 Beary Comforting kit and the topic of Valentine's Day. Below is my finished card. This was so much fun, so I decided to continue with the February 2018 kit.
Using the Wildflower Wishes kit became my next project. The inside of the kit envelope was my inspiration for using the beautiful flowers included in the kit. And, a card I spied on Pinterest had a word stamp for the background. So, I added the VERY VERSAILLES (#149275). stamp set from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog as the base for the kit flowers.
To soften the verse, I stamped off before stamping with Black ink on the Basic White card stock. Doesn't it allow the flowers to stand out and give the entire card a unified look? I wrapped the thread provided in the kit around the card and tied a bow.
On the card shown below, I used the negative from the die cut word included in the kit. Cutting it into two pieces allowed me to add them at the top and bottom of the stamped card. They highlighted the separation of the two Basic White layers.
On the card below, I cut the flower die piece which was included in the kit and placed it at the top of the stamped card. I cut the base card included in the kit to make the mat. This made the flowers on the card become a focal point. And again I added the thread for texture.
Both cards used the pieces of the kit, but by adding a stamped background and cutting the enclosed paper pieces, the cards each have a different finished look.
The new Paper Pumpkin kit for this month is a playful, party-themed kit which includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for!
This month's kit has amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments. To order this new kit, click on the link to the right. And if you decide to place a multiple month subscription during the month of February 2022, you may qualify for one or more Sale-a-Bration Free items. A 3-month subscription would qualify for one Free SAB item! And remember, you can always place your subscription on "hold". So, if you want to wait to receive the first kit, or to choose the kit each month, you can simply go on the Paper Pumpkin website and place a "hold" on delivery of the month's kit. If you'd like more information on how Paper Pumpkin works, leave a comment below, and I'll contact you.
If you grab an older Paper Pumpkin kit and finish it, please let me know! Just add the information in the comment section below.
As always, I appreciate all your comments on my cards and blog.
Keep having fun and keep creating!
Janice
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