THREE Paper Pumpkin January 2024 Alternative Projects

Hi, Stampers!

A new Paper Pumpkin kit arrived a little late in January, so I just got a chance to play with it. Oh my goodness, this kit coordinates with the Perennial Lavender Suite and it is truly gorgeous. I made three cards that are all very different from the Kit’s examples. This January 2024 kit has got to be one of my all-time favorites. Do you agree? If not, let me know what kit was your favorite!

My Secrets!

Card #1 – Easy-Peasiest card

• Firstly, this A2 card started with Gorgeous Grape cardstock, cut to 11 x 4-1/4 and scored at 5-1/2.
• After that, I took the lavender panel and removed the detachable tag and applied the panel to the card base.
• Then, I added dimensionals to the tab and placed it in the spot that I had removed it from.
• Once that was done, I adhered the pretty floral pieces to the tag and added a loose linen thread bow over them.
• After that, I took the lavender trim piece and popped it up with dimensionals on the ends.
• Then, I added the “love” pieces over that trim piece.
• Finally, I adhered three gold dragonflies to the card front for a touch of sparkle.

Card #2 – Easy (and not lavender)!

• So, for my next card, I turned the neutral card base inside out and used the Elegant Borders die to make the 3″ card front.
• Then, I took two of the leaves from the kit, turned one over to expose the white side and glued them together onto the card front.
• After that, I glued the “love” from the kit to the right side of the card front.
• Since I don’t love negative space, I took one of the butterfly accents and lightly brushed it with Lost Lagoon and Crumb Cake with a Blending Brush.
• Finally, I added a few Pool Party Glossy Dots to the front for some sparkle.

Easy fun fold for Card #3!

• So, for my final card, I made a double gatefold card, using this tutorial from Connie Stewart. It’s super easy and gives you lots of areas for crafting!
• Card Base #1: 11 x 4-1/4 and scored at 2-3/4 on both ends
• Card Base #2: 5-3/8 x 8-1/2 and scored at 2-1/8 on both ends
• Card #1 DSP Panels: 2-1/2 x 4-1/8 (2)
• Card #2 DSP Panels: 5-1/4 x 2 (2)

Now, the fun part…

• After I put the panels onto their corresponding card base, I glued Card Base #2 to the inside of Card Base #1.
• Then, I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set and cut it out with the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch. Once that was done, I layered it onto the Most Adorned DSP cut with the Nested Essentials die. I cut two leaves from the Add-On die (Love of Spring #164396) and adhered the panel to the left gatefold panel. After that, I cut Real Red cardstock with the other die from the Love of Spring collection. I glued the “love” to it, then popped it up onto the card base so that it will hold the panel on the left side down. Then, I added the leaves from the kit to add a little balance to the card front.
• For the inside of this fun fold card, I added a Real Red circle from the Stylish Shapes die and a circle (2-1/2″ Circle Punch) stamped with the sentiment from the Heartful Hexagon stamp set and adhered them together. Then, it was glued down to the upper panel of Card #2.
• Then, with Card #2 completely open, I stamped the sentiment from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set and cropped it out with the Hexagon Punch.
• Finally, to pretty the card up a bit, I stamped hearts inside and added some cork rounds to each of the card fronts.

I’m sharing my card with these challenges:

1. Allsorts
2. 613 Avenue Create
3. A Place To Start
4. Beautiful Blossoms
5. Die Cut Divas
6. I Spy With My Little Eye (butterfly)
7. Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenges
8. A Perfect Time to Craft

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

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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!
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Paper Pumpkin news…

Kit details…

• Paper Pumpkin always goes all out for their anniversary month! This kit promises to be OTT gorgeous!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Pre-cut vellum pieces and wood embellishments
• Coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (item 162745)
• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia
• TWO stamp sets: a FREE stamp set will be included (Please note that one of the images does not fit on the Paper Pumpkin Clear Stamp Block)

SU’s NEWEST KITS!!

Filled With Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162915] $20.00	Heartfelt Hexagon Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162882] $20.00	Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle (English) [162889] $37.75	Most Adored 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [162976] $16.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $10.00
Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] $10.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $9.00	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678] $9.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $9.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00
The Love Of Spring Dies [164396] $12.00	Elegant Borders Dies [161593] $32.00	Nested Essentials Dies [161597] $34.00	Heartfelt Hexagon Punch [162888] $22.00	Modern Oval Punch [162234] $22.00
2-1/2″ Circle Punch [120906] $18.00	1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137858] $23.50	Paper Butterfly Accents [162612] $8.00	Adhesive Backed Cork Rounds [162643] $6.50

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