Paper Pumpkin Goes on Vacation for the MMM Challenge

Hi, Stampers!

A new Make My Monday challenge is starting today and the theme is “Aperture Card”. Confession time – I am currently on vacation and, because of my long-awaited visit from older daughter Holly (visiting from Australia), I wasn’t going to participate in this one. However, the heat and humidity have been too much to bear and I had just ordered a few kits when SU had a sale on them last week so brought them along. When I opened up the February 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit, Sunshine & Smiles, all of the card bases were aperture! So, I just had to make something with it and will try to prove to you all that these kits really are fun!

Once you finish here, I hope you visit the Design Team gallery for some great inspiration and play along!

My Secrets!

Let’s start with the card base…

• Firstly, the only logical place to start with a Paper Pumpkin kit is to unpack it and see all of the great supplies you get. Wow, this kit had everything you need for 9 adorable cards including envelopes, so the creativity can be endless, especially if you are home and can combine it with items already in your stash. However, I only brought the kits, Stamparatus, a small trimmer, glue/adhesive, dimensionals, stamp cleaners, black ink, and a pair of scissors. Oh, I also brought white cardstock, as well – not too much because I had to travel “light” LOL!
• After that, I looked at each of the cards on the instruction sheet and decided that the one with the kite was the one I wanted to make.

And now, the fun part!

• Since I’m not one to follow instructions, I just started working on the inside – glued down the grass and flowers, then stamped the sun with Mango Melody ink (included in the kit). A little later, I also wanted a little life so I added the sweet little frog.
• After that, I started decorating the card front by placing the kite where I wanted it with mini glue dots and glued the adorable bunny down. Because I am not a minimalist by any stretch of the imagination, I also added the cloud and the cute little duck.
• Then, I stamped the sentiment onto the included tag and popped it up with dimensionals to finish it off.

Then, on the back…

• Confession #2: I have pretty bad handwriting now (I used to be praised by my teachers for my beautiful penmanship – what happened??), so I wanted a place to put a personal message that wouldn’t ruin the look of the card and decided that the back of the card would be great to hide it.
• So, I cut white cardstock to 5″ x 3-3/4″ and stamped the sentiment in black ink. Then, I added this panel to the back of the card base.
• Finally, I added the turtle and flowers to add just a bit more whimsy.

Reasons to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin…

• Firstly, it includes everything you need to complete a craft project, including stamps and ink.
• Directions and photos are included. In addition, a short YouTube video showing how to make the project is available.
• It’s a great way to craft if you have limited space available to store your supplies.
• It’s a great way to ‘get your feet wet’ with stamping and start building up those supplies on a budget.
• It’s a great value for just $24.50 per month (which is roughly the cost of just one stamp set) and includes shipping.
• It’s FUN mail to look forward to every month!
• Each month you’ll likely have a few supplies left over to add to your stash – the exclusive stamp set, mini ink pad, and some consumables like adhesive, sequins, or ribbon that you can save (if you want).
• It’s always a surprise and follows the seasons/holidays, etc. throughout the year.
• It’s a great chance for you to:
  • Set aside a little stress-free time for yourself to relax and rejuvenate OR
  • Spend some quality time with someone special like a mother, daughter, sister, or friend. You can even do this via Zoom, Messenger, or Facetime too!

Even more reasons…

• So, did I convince you yet? I sure hope so – I had canceled my subscription before my move last year and didn’t think I would miss them very much. I can tell you today that this vacation would have been so boring if I hadn’t brought my kits. These kits just keep getting better and more fun! If you want to try it, I have a link below to sign up. Sign up before August 10th to get the next kit!
• Plus, SAVE money by buying 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscriptions, AND you can pause, suspend any month you don’t want to receive it, or cancel at any time!
• JULY BONUS DAYS! For every $50 you spend on your subscription (3-, 6-, or 12-month subscription), you will get $5 back on an order you place in August.
• FINAL THOUGHT! Paper Pumpkin makes a wonderful gift! Once you get the email from SU with your subscription code, you can give it to anyone you wish to start the subscription. And the codes never expire!
• Click HERE to subscribe TODAY!

I’m sharing my card with these challenges:

• Ally’s Angels
• 613 Avenue Create
• A Place To Start
• Crafty Catz
• Crafting Happiness
• Critter Crazy
• Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
• The Paper Funday
• A Perfect Time to Craft

Before You Go!

I love hearing from you! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments about my project today.

If you enjoyed my project today, please be sure to…

• Firstly, visit my Gallery and Fun Fold Gallery for lots of ideas, and…
• Enter the Creative Creases Challenge HERE with any fun fold card!
• Then, complete this contact information to receive a birthday card from me!
• Also, follow me on Pinterest
• Finally, you find out what’s new with SU HERE

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Earning Period: 6–31 July 2023

Redemption Period: 1–31 August 2023

• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes you can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
• Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
• Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions) from August 1–31, 2023.

August Paper Pumpkin News…

Discover messages of friendship and loyalty in the flowers from the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you craft with the included vellum and watercolor paper pieces, you’ll know you’re sending a message of encouragement and loyalty to your recipients. 

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