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From the North Pole bonus card; so cute! Refills are available!

I had time to play with the latest Paper Pumpkin kit this weekend - From the North Pole.  From the hint they gave us beforehand I knew the tags would be cute! 

If you don't like or need tags, they can easily be changed into Christmas cards.  This kit is available in a refill for just $11 while supplies last. The refill kit does not include the stamp set or ink spot and is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers.  Here's a link to it.  

Each month I send my subscribers AND my Team alternate projects using elements in the latest Paper Pumpkin kit.  I share lots of ideas for bonus cards or scrapbook ideas.  

Here's one of my projects using the 'From the North Pole' kit:  

I always enjoy stamping my own background; the candy cane & dot are stamps from the kit.  I used Sweet Sorbet and White Craft ink. I added the card base and the two card stock strips - the Mint layer is textured with the Gingham embossing folder.  Everything else is from the kit. 

Another bonus product available to current PP subscribers are these awesome Good Things cards and envelopes seen here:

It includes 20 cards, 5 each of 4 designs &20 matching envelopes - all for just $10!  You must be a current subscriber to get these.  There are perks to subscribing!  These coordinate with the upcoming Good Things come in Small Packages kit - it's filled with gift card boxes.  Cut off date to receive this kit is December 10th. 

Click here to get a pre-paid subscription or click here to subscribe and get one monthly. 

Paper Pumpkin facts: did you know? 

• You are in full control of which kits you receive as a subscriber.  They announce what the upcoming kit consists of - the theme and if it's cards or not.  You can log into your account and skip a month any time before the 10th of the month.  
• Even with a pre-paid subscription you can skip or pause your kits. 
• You can give a gift of a subscription too!  What a wonderful Christmas gift for someone crafty.  
• These kits are all inclusive (except the refills).  They include stamps, ink, adhesives (usually glue dots & dimensionals) and other pre-cut elements. 
• To activate a pre-paid subscription and begin receiving the monthly kit, the subscription code must first be redeemed at paperpumpkin.com.  You'll receive this in an email after purchase. 
• Join the Paper Pumpkin Fan Club group for more ideas.  

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Clearance Rack Refresh!

Last Chance list is here!  

Order online using the links below:

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Free Card Class in December: 

Get a FREE card class from me with online orders over $55 when using either host code above!

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Vertical Slider card - a neat and easy fun fold with video

Tomorrow on December 1st there are two wonderful things happening; deals you won't want to miss!

There will be a Clearance Rack refresh AND the Last Chance list starts too. BOTH of these will have numerous products discounted up to 60%. 

I'm not sure what will be on the Clearance Rack but I do know what's on the Last chance list.  Download 2022 Holiday Catalog Last Chance here

Go here to see them all Thursday, December 1st.

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I am loving this Vertical slider fun fold design!  I've made two so far and I can easily see me making more.  

It basically a gatefold card but the additional layer holds it closed. 

I chose quite unique colors for the Scottie dog.  Think of it as a stuffed animal; ha!  The colors include Pool Party, Petal Pink and Pumpkin Pie.  I wanted to use the Metallic & Shimmer 6 X 6" DSP; I think it's perfect for a celebratory card with the shimmer & dots.  

The Scottie Dog punch is 30% off starting December 1st; instead of $19, it will be $13.30!  

For the inside I used the ribbon image from the Christmas Scottie stamp set and the greeting is from Charming Sentiments.  

The main element comes off when you open the card; plus it slides up and down too.   It consists of three 2 1/4" circles.  2 are scored in half and adhered to the back of the main element.  Then the last one is adhered over both folded circles.  

What do you think?  Do the colors work for you?  

Measurements:

• Petal Party card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end
• White 2 5/8" square
• Pumpkin 2 3/4" square
• Pool Party 2 7/8" square 
• DSP 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"

In the video below I share another version of this Vertical Slider card; plus another special fold and easy treat bags.  

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November Specials: 

1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products.

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Leaves of Holly card with a gift card option & video

We made this pretty Christmas card at my November Card Clubs.  It features the Leaves of Holly bundle seen here. 

I chose these colors - Evening Evergreen, Real Red, White & Soft Succulent.  I sure love the dies in this set; the greeting label with the attached holly leaves is special. 

*Unfortunately the Holly Berry dies are unavailable right now; they expect they'll be back in stock around December 19th.  

I think this is a classic Christmas bundle you'd find yourself using often.  It's retiring on December 1st and while supplies last. 

I gave my gals a choice of 'berry' options.  On the left card below we added two die-cuts from the bundle.  On the right card we added a Textural Element that is colored with Blends markers.  It was almost a tie on which option they chose.  

I stamped the two more open leave images 2-3 times each in the two green colors and added the greeting element over them.  You can see how in the video below.  It's actually an easy card to make. 

If you want to add an easy gift card option to any card simply add a strip of DSP across the bottom of the inside. Punch the center with any circle or decorative punch and aAttach it with glue on the outer and lower edges only.  

Click here to watch it or on the photo below.  There's a special wiper fun fold card shown too!  

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November Specials: 

Check out the Last Chance items from the Holiday Catalog; it starts December 1st

1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

'Ornament' Christmas cards for quick & easy card making!

We're making ornament cards on tonight's Stamp with Me Live.  It's a quick & easy idea for your Christmas cards!

The designer paper is the Santa Express seen here.  It's filled with lots of great patterns; not just Santas & trains.  

Join me here Live at 7:30 pm CT.  The video will be on my YouTube channel by Tuesday, November 29th too. 

I chose an 'easy' card so those who feel rushed in getting their Christmas cards made. Plus these cards use your DSP and an embossing folder too; both make a card special. 

 

I added a Wonderful Snowflake to the designer paper circle for a quick, beautiful iridescent element.  These snowflakes will be well discounted on Thursday with the Last Chance List seen here: Download 2022 Holiday Catalog Last Chance

 

The greeting is from the Joyful Flurry stamp set. 

 

Join me here when I share some tips on making these fun and easy cards tonight. 

 

Gather these supplies:

• Card bases 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• White or neutral background layer 3 3/4" X 5", will be textured
• Another layer 4" X 5 1/4"
• 'ornament' circles cut from DSP - mine are almost 3" around
• Silver or gold paper (or other) for the top of the ornament
• Twine or thin ribbon

Other items: Greeting stamps, ink, embossing folder, snowflakes

 

I made one card into an easy fun fold by folding the front of the card base back on itself. For this one I chose to add greetings from the Holly Jolly Wishes stamp set. 

The card base is Mint Macaron with White & Poppy Parade accents. 

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Which do you like better?  

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Order online here

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November Specials: 

Check out the Last Chance items from the Holiday Catalog; it starts December 1st

1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

2022 Holiday Carryover List & Last Chance Sale list is here!

They've announced which Holiday catalog products will carry over and which ones will retire. 

The sales period starts December 1st and they are while supplies last. 

Click here to see the carryover list.

Click here to see the Last Chance list.  Select items are reduced from 20-60%!! 

 

I shared this fun card on Tuesday's FB Live this week.  Here's a link to the video.  

It's a wiper card featuring the Christmas Lights bundle and the Santa Express designer paper.  

The colors include Shaded Spruce, Mint Macaron and Blushing Bride.  Of course they came from the colors in the Santa Express DSP.  This paper will be 40% off starting December 1st with the Last Chance sale.  But remember it's while supplies last!  

Inks include Shaded Spruce, Mint Macaron, White Craft & Blushing Bride.  The 'Joy' greeting is from the Brightest Glow stamp set.

Here are the measurements of each piece.  But honestly to figure out how to put it together you may want to watch the video.  

• Shaded Spruce 8 1/2" X 4 1/4" scored at 5 1/2" & 7", 8 1/2" X 2" scored at 5 1/2" & 7", inside
  piece is 2" X 1" scored at 1" to the corner diagonally
  • Mint Macaron 5 1/4" X 4"
  • Blushing Bride 5 1/4" X 1" & scraps for snowflakes
  • DSP 1 1/8" X 4" for right side, 2 pieces at 1 3/8" X 1 3/4" for left
  • White 5 1/4" X 4" for back and scraps for snowflakes & oval greeting

Here's a photo of the wiper mechanism.  This is the scored end of the 8 1/2" X 2" layer. 

It's a super fun card to open and then open again and again!  There are endless possibilities to add to your wiper pop-up; think greetings, animals, balloons, stars....  

Here’s the project sheet for you with measurements and product list Download Christmas Lights Wiper card Nov 2022

The Christmas Lights bundle includes the stamped snowflakes and these pretty snowflake die-cuts too. 

The oval die-cut is from the All That dies in the Annual catalog.  The embossing folder is Wintry; in the Annual catalog. 

Here's the video; click on the photo to watch it.  

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November Specials: 

1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

2 more fun fold card ideas for you; from the Flowerbugs!

Happy Thanksgiving!!  I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend and spend it with friends or maybe stamping!

We'll be with our kids in Fargo and besides enjoying our turkey dinner we'll be playing games, going to an escape room and I'll be addressing some Christmas cards too.  

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Here are more of our Flowerbug's Team swaps featuring fancy folds.  

Candy made this 'book binding' card with the Kindest Gnomes; see it here.  

Measurements are: 

• Cherry Cobbler card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 4 1/4" & 5 1/2"
• DSP 1" X 4" on the 'binding', 1/2" X 4" strip across
• Evergreen layer 4" square

 

Roxann made this amazing Diamond Fold card.  She used the Splendid Day specialty designer paper from the 2022 Holiday Catalog; seen here. 

Her colors include Petal Pink &Soft Sea Foam. It's finished size is 5" square so it does not fit into a standard A2 size envelope.  

Measurements:

• Card base 5" X 10".  Score at 2 1/2" & 5".  You'll find the upper center at 2 1/2" and make a mark.  From the top, cut down on both sides to the first score line, removing those upper corners. 
• Then make a mark from the bottom up on each side at the 7 1/2" mark.  Cut from the bottom center; also at 2 1/2", and cut to the 7 1/2" mark, removing the bottom outer corners. 
• Soft Sea Foam squares are 3 1/4"
• Designer paper squares are 3"

Maybe someday I'll create one of these and share how it's done. It's a neat card!  

I sure have some talented Team Members, don't I?  They always impress me with their creativity, colors and ingenuity.  

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Order online here

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November Specials: 

1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Two more fun fold cards today; Penguins & Sun Prints

Today I have two more unique 'fun fold' cards for you.  Both made by my talented Flowerbug's Team members. 

First is an easy but quite unique fold made by Annette:

 

• She used Night of Navy as her card base.  It's 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" and scored on the long side at 2", 3 1/8", 5 3/8" & 6 1/2". 
• The Sun Prints DSP are 1 3/4" X 5 1/4" on the out side areas and 2" X 5 1/4" on the center.  
• I didn't show a photo of the back but she added a White layer in the center area for signing.  It's also 2" X 5 1/4" 

It stands up nicely too.  Here's what it looks like closed for mailing. 

The scalloped rectangle die-cut if from the Scalloped Contour dies; the greeting is from Charming Sentiments and the pretty stem die-cut is from the Nature's Prints bundle seen here. 

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Next is a cute spanner card made by Jacki. She chose to use the Penguin Place stamp set & coordinating Penguin Builder punch. 

Can you see how the sides and front greeting are floating in front of the center panel?  It's a neat fold that you'll never see in a pre-made card! 

She used window sheets across the bottom to hold the greeting layers.  

The designer paper is from the Tea Boutique 6 X 6" paper in the Annual Catalog.  I love that snow hill curve! 

Measurements:

• White card base is 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4".  
• Then make cuts at 1 1/4" from both sides on the front and cut to the center score line.  That separates the sides from the front panel. 
• DSP is 2 3/4" X 2" on the center and 1" X 4" on the sides.  

Here's a link to the Penguin Place stamp set and here's the Penguin Builder punch.  

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November Specials: 

1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

If you love pre-cut kits; I have 2 choices of Christmas card kits left - ready to stamp!

I packaged my November kits to go this weekend and still have a few left!  If you're wanting to make and send homemade Christmas cards this year, I can help you out.  I have two choices:

First is the Sweetest Christmas fun fold cards:  

This kit includes 10 cards and $20 in products so you can make even more with the leftover designer paper, ribbon and adhesive backed sequins. 

You'll need mostly greeting stamps (I used the Sweet Candy Canes & Trees for Sale), inks, adhesives & a paper trimmer.  Inks are Real Red, Garden Green & Pool Party

It's $25 & includes the following: 

• 10 pre-cut cards - all pieces are pre-cut, die-cut or punched (except your new designer paper)
• 1/2 pkg of the Sweetest Christmas DSP (6 X 12")
• a share of Garden Green ribbon and Adhesive-Backed sequins 
• 10 envelopes
• the PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions

Click here to get this kit; it will be mailed out within a few days of ordering.  Or click here to get the PDF tutorial. 

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The other option is my Christmas Stamp a Stack card kit.  

This kit includes 12 pre-cut cards - 3 each of these 4 cards.  Everything is cut or punched for you.  Nothing is stamped but you can use any stamp set you want to finish them. 

I used the following inks:  Soft Succulent, Evergreen, Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Garden Green, Pool Party, Night of Navy, Versamark & silver embossing, Shaded Spruce and Poppy Parade. 

Click here to get the pre-cut kit; it will ship out within a few days of ordering. 

Or click here to get all 12 of my beautiful Christmas cards this year in a PDF tutorial.  It also includes exclusive, private video tutorials.  Here's a photo of them all:

 Update on current product availability:

The following products are no longer available from the 2022 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. They've run out of inventory and cannot get more in before the catalog ends.  I'm very sorry if you're disappointed!

• Lights Aglow Specialty Designer Paper
• Santa Express cards & envelopes
• Gold Adhesive-Backed swirls 
• Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets
• Adhesive-Backed Sequins & Gems 
• Glimmer 12 X 12" specialty paper
• Witch Hat Builder punch

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Order online here

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November Specials: 

1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Snowman Magic WOW card; amazing work by Candace!

Last weekend we held our monthly Flowerbug's Team swap.  Our theme was fun folds!  I know you're going to love seeing their wonderful creations. 

Today I'm sharing two cards featuring the Santa Express designer paper. This first is made by Candace. She used the Snowman Magic bundle seen here in the 2022 Holiday Catalog.  

Amazing, right?!  

It folds flat for mailing and fits in a standard A2 envelope.  

I'm going to do my best to provide the correct card stock measurements for this:  

• Shaded Spruce 2 pieces at 4" X 6" score on the long sides at 2" & 5 1/2"; turn and score on the short side at 2".  Cut up to the score lines and trim off the extra 1/2" strip.  
• inside pieces are 1" X 5 1/2" scored at 3/4" from both ends.  The scored ends are folded and adhered to the outer edges of the box inside. 

She used 1/4" strips of Window Sheets to hold up the snowflakes and holly.  The snowmen, trees and bunny are adhered to the box and inside strips.  It's so darn cute! 

All of these elements are in the Snowman Magic bundle! 

Next is another incredible card made by Brenda; she chose to use the Santa Express designer paper also and added the coordinating Santa's Delivery bundle to hers.

It's a side-step fun fold card.  She chose to use Petal Pink and Pear Pizzazz for her card base & layers.  I love the jumping penguins and that smoke stack!  

Here are the measurements:

• Card base 5 1/2" X 6" scored in half at 4 1/4".  Then make a mark at the 1" and at 6 3/8" at the 3" mark across.  
• Now you'll cut from those marks down the center of the card.  
• Next score up to the cut line at 1", 2", 3 1/4" and 6 3/8" 

She cut the trains from the Santa Express designer paper using the Santa's Train dies; which coordinate perfectly.  The cute penguins & smoke are stamped, colored & die-cut.  They're added with 1/4" strips of Window sheets so they pop up and flutter when opened.  Just adorable!  

See the Santa's Train bundle here and the Santa Express DSP here. 

Remember some of these items can sell out before the catalog ends.  Already we are out of the Lights Aglow specialty DSP. 

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November Specials: 

1. Get a pack of mini Stampin' Dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

2. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!