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Winter Woods Christmas Tags Kit!

I LOVED the October Winter Woods Paper Pumpkin kit.  The cards are filled with snowflakes, birch trees and cardinals.  They're gorgeous as is; just look at these!

Do you love them too??  The outdoor scenes and those silver edged envelopes are right up my alley!  Sometimes they have extra kits they offer current subscribers but not this month!  They ran out; I think the theme was a hit.  

Each month I offer my Paper Pumpkin subscribers alternate ideas just in case they want to try something else.  Here's a card I made with parts of the October kit: 

I used a Night of Navy card base and a strip of White card stock.  The birch trees, cardinals, greeting and snowflakes are from the kit.  I tore the white CS and added Shimmer Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the edge.  Super quick and easy! 

There are just a few days left to get in on the November kit.  I'm so excited about it! 

It makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs. And of course there is always an ink spot, a beautiful stamp set and tons of accessories included in the box.  I can't wait to get it and make my Christmas tags this year; no thinking or planning!  I'm hoping to find coordinating Pool Party wrapping paper just so I can use these tags on my gifts!  The theme and colors are so me! 

**Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

Subscribe here by the 10th of November to get the Christmas tags kit.

Or click here to purchase a 1 month, 3 month or other pre-paid subscription. 

Here is a graphic of the alternate ideas I sent to my subscribers for October's kit.  

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November Online ordering special!!

Use Hostess code YRRTNQPD

All online orders in November will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Toile Tidings and Brightly Gleaming bundles from the Holiday catalog. 

 

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $55 will receive a FREE package of metallic pearls from me in their thank you card! 

Check out my Buyer Brownie Points program for online orders here.

Order here!

Christmas Roses 10 Cards kit to go; RSVP by November 16th!

I chose to use the Christmastime is Here suite of products for the November Class to Go cards kit because it's gorgeous and actually quite versatile too! 

The specialty designer paper has beautiful gold accents on one side of each sheet. And many of the patterns are not just for Christmas either! 

I have created about 20 cards with these products so far and I'm not done yet!  I've sure enjoyed playing with them.  Creating my monthly cards has truly been a pleasure. I've found that limiting myself to one designer paper and the coordinating colors of card stock and accessories sure sparks creativity. 

Here's a photo of the cards included in this month kit to go:  

Four of the 10 cards are fun fold cards.  I used mostly Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade and Gold inks here.

The kit includes approximately $20 in new Christmastime is Here products (before tax & shipping) including the following:

• a pre-cut kit for 10 cards including all pre-cut, punched and die-cut pieces
• 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Christmastime is Here specialty Designer Series Paper
• 1/2 spool of the Gold shimmer ribbon
• a full package of Gold Glitter enamel dots
• A complete written pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements and supplies list (sent via email)
• It does not include stamped images 
• Those who add on the Christmas Roses bundle will also receive a big bonus tutorial for 15 more cards featuring the bundle! 

I used the Christmas Roses bundle for most of the stamping on these cards.  

If you add on or purchase this bundle from me in November you'll get my big 14 cards and gift box tutorial FREE!  See this post for details on that. 

You can use any greetings set to finish your cards.  However if you'd like to add on this bundle to your kit for an additional 10% off let me know.  I'll send you a PayPal invoice for it. 

You can get this kit mailed to you by subscribing to my monthly card kits or message me and I'll send you a PayPal invoice.  You can cancel or suspend your kits at any time.  

Be sure to RSVP by November 16th to get your kit! I want to mail it out as soon as possible.  

It's just $28 for locals and $35 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out at before Thanksgiving and the pdf tutorial is emailed. 

 

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Use November's Hostess code YRRTNQPD

Orders over $55 will receive a FREE package of metallic pearls from me in their thank you card! 

Check out my Buyer Brownie Points program for online orders here.

Order here!

Gold Mini Pizza box project

This is one of the projects they made at my Fall Creative Escape Retreat a few weeks ago. 

It's our Mini Gold Pizza Box decorated with the Perfectly Plaid bundle. 

I cased the project on page 12 of the Holiday Catalog. You can find these pizza boxes on page 13.

I chose to use Cherry Cobbler and Call Me Clover with White. These boxes are 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" and hold quite a bit of candy, 3 X 3" cards, tags or lots of other things. 

You get 8 of these in a package for $7.  And they're food safe and can hold a 3" cookie! 

I used the Perfectly Plaid bundle here.  It includes the stamp set and the Pine Tree punch.  It's 10% off when you purchase it as a bundle.  See it here. 

I used this bundle on my October card kit.  The stamps and greetings are fabulous; I find I'm using them a lot this year.

You can see the Wrapped in Plaid specialty designer paper on the cards below. The plaid and other patterns in the designer paper are wonderful and quite versatile.  The're perfect on masculine cards too! 

You can get the details on this cards kit to go here.  But don't wait!  Order it by Saturday, October 19th. 

Wrapped in Plaid for the October Kit to Go

Some of us love plaids and the Wrapped in Plaid Specialty Designer Paper is awesome.  You know how there is usually one or two patterns in a pack of paper that you don't like?  Well there's none of them in this pack!  Seriously; they're all awesome and it also has wonderful patterns besides the plaids. Even though one side of each paper has Gold Foil accents it's not just for Christmas!  

We featured it at our Fall Creative Escape Retreat last month and everyone LOVED their projects.  So I decided to feature it for my October Class Kit to Go projects.  

Here's a peek at most of the cards in this month's kit.  They're bold, colorful and awesome!

You'll receive a 10 cards pre-cut kit that includes die-cuts and textured pieces. 

The kit includes approximately $20 in Holiday catalog product (before tax & shipping) including the following:

• a pre-cut kit for 10 cards including all pre-cut, punched circles and die-cut pieces
• 1/2 package of the 6 X 6" Wrapped in Plaid Designer Series Paper
• 1/2 spool of the 3/8" Shaded Spruce/Gold ribbon
• Two 6 X 6" sheets of Gold Foil paper
• a full package of Holiday Rhinestones
• A complete written pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements and supplies list (sent via email)
• It does not include stamped images punched trees.
• It also includes a bonus tutorial for the Gold Mini Pizza box project! 

I used the Perfectly Plaid bundle for most of the stamping on these cards.  

You will need a tree punch or a die to finish your cards like mine.  If you'd like to add on this bundle for an additional 10% off let me know.  I'll send you a PayPal invoice for it. 

You can get this kit mailed to you by subscribing to my monthly card kits or message me and I'll send you a PayPal invoice.  You can cancel or suspend your kits at any time.  

Be sure to RSVP by October 19th to get your kit! 

It's just $28 for locals and $35 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits are mailed out at the end of each month and the pdf tutorial is emailed. 

Last day to get the Winter Wonders kit! Plus a Bone Appetit! card from September's Paper Pumpkin kit

Today's the last day to get the October Paper Pumpkin kit!  We know it's Christmas cards this time and it coordinates with the November kit which is Christmas tags! 

About the Holiday Kits

October Kit:

• Kit details: Makes 10 cards and envelopes
• Card size: 4 1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

 

November Kit:

• Kit details: Makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs.
• Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

****You can either purchase a pre-paid subscription here or sign up to get them monthly here. 

Here's a card made with the September Bone Appetit kit. It was one of the bonus ideas I sent my Paper Pumpkin customers. 

I punched out circles from one of the boxes in the kit and added them to a Gorgeous Grape card stock panel.  It's textured with the Stylish Scroll embossing folder.  Besides the Pumpkin and Black card stock all of the other elements and stamps are from the kit!  Vellum circle, spider web, skeleton and greeting tag.  

Here's a peek at the finished boxes from the September Bone Appetit kit:

Get the awesome Paper Pumpkin kits sent directly to your mail box!  Click here!

Paper Pumpkin; quick & easy Christmas cards & tags! And new Grid Papers too!

If fun (or easy) holiday papercrafting is on your Christmas to-do list, Paper Pumpkin has the perfect picks for you with our October and November Winter Wonders duo. Packaged in specially-designed boxes, these kits will help you simplify the season while delivering great style.

October’s kit will bring you ten wintry, nature-themed cards designed to help you send warm Christmas wishes with a handmade touch. Coordinating colors are Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce.

November’s kit features 24 coordinating tags in 4 designs each. With cards in one kit and tags in the other, you’ll have everything you need for a handmade, heartfelt Christmas. It’s Christmas prep made easy with Paper Pumpkin. Each kit can stand alone but they do coordinate! 

It’s Christmas made easy with Paper Pumpkin!

If you want to make some easy Christmas cards be sure you subscribe by October 10th.  Or purchase a pre-paid subscription.  I recommend 3 months so you get both kits! 

 

Click here to subscribe.

Click here to order a pre-paid subscription. 

About the Holiday Kits:

October Kit

• Kit details: Makes 10 cards and envelopes
• Card size: 4 1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Envelope size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4" (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

November Kit

• Kit details: Makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs.
• Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

Once you're a Paper Pumpkin customer you can take advantage of the refill kits they offer.  Like the September Bone Appetit kit for just $10!  It's SOOO CUTE!  See it here: 

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And did you know we have two new types of Grid Paper? And we still have some of the Floral Grid Paper left too; while supplies last.  See them all here.

October Online ordering special:

Hostess code AE92RYVB

All online orders in October will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Perfectly Plaid and Gather Together bundles from the Holiday catalog.  

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $65 will receive a FREE Stylish Scroll embossing folder from me! 

Order here!

Lots of Cheer card

Here's one of the cards we're making at my Christmas cards class tomorrow and next week Wednesday too.  It features the cute Lots of Cheer Christmas stamp set from the Annual Catalog.  

My colors are Balmy Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Black and White.  The Stitched Nested Label dies add a fun twist to this simple card.  The snowman image is colored in with Blends markers.  The Balmy Blue strip is textured with the Swirls & Curls embossing folder.  

They're making three each of four different cards.  Here are the rest of them:

If you're interested in the written pdf tutorial you can get that here.  OR get the actual pre-cut cards kit in the mail; I have three left here. 

Have a fabulous weekend; I hope you save some time to stamp!  

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

Order online here

Feels Like Frost; September's Cards kit to go

I'm super excited about this month's cards kit to go.  It features the absolutely gorgeous Feels Like Frost specialty designer series paper on page 42 of the Holiday catalog. See it here. I couldn't wait to use it!  

Isn't it amazing?!  It features photographic imagery on one side and hand drawn designs on White with silver foil on the other.  It has 12 designs and you receive 4 of each one for a total of 48 sheets in 6" X 6" size.  

Here are the 10 cards I designed for this months pre-cut cards kit to go. 

I used the Frosted Foliage stamp set and dies bundle (seen here) for many of the cards.  It's 10% off if you purchase the bundle.  You can substitute any stamps you like but if you choose to get the bundle to go with the kit I'm offering it for an additional 10% off!  

The kit includes $20 in product (before tax & shipping) including the following:

• a pre-cut kit for 10 cards including all pre-cut and die-cut pieces
• 1/2 package of the 6 X 6" Feels Like Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper
• 1/2 full spool of the 3/8" metallic ribbon
• the new Shimmery Crystal Effects
• 1 spool White twine
• A complete written pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements and supplies list (sent via email)
• It does not include stamped images or jewels like rhinestones. 

I used the Frosted Foliage stamp set and dies bundle on most of these cards.  But you can easily substitute your own greetings and images to finish these cards. 

 

***RSVP to receive this product based kit to go by September 20th by paying with the link below.  The cost with Priority Shipping is $35.  For locals it's $28.  The kits are ready to go out at the end of each month. 

 

To sign up for it you can use the link below.  You are subscribing to my monthly kits but can unsubscribe at any time.

 

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

Order online here

*If your order is over $40 you get my 10 cards Snow Front tutorial & videos FREE! 

**If your order is more than $65 you'll get the tutorial, videos AND the new Holiday Rhinestones! 

 

Christmas cards classes with a kit to go or tutorial options!

Are you starting to think about Christmas yet?  I know some people start VERY EARLY!  When it comes to making Christmas cards it's best to start early, especially if you need to make a bunch to give or mail out.  
I start my Christmas card classes in September and run them through early December.  At each class I offer a group of 4 cards and they make 3 of each of them.  Here's the first batch for September's classes:

Aren't they great?!  (If I do say so myself!)  I am pretty fussy about the projects I made at my events.  I have to love them or I'm just not satisfied.  

The class dates are September 14th at 1:30 pm and the 18th at 6 pm.  Cost is $25 and includes stamped envelopes.  

For the first time I am also offering this class as a 'kit to go' for those who cannot be here at my class in Minot, ND.  I hear from many of you that wish you could attend my local classes.  Now there's a way to accommodate you, as well as I can that is.  

****This kit is available on my Tutorial Shop here while supplies last.  The cost is $25 plus $8 for priority shipping.

These kits to go are available to locals and long distance customers and include the following:  Pre-cut cards, die-cut, textured and punched pieces, ribbons, designer paper and envelopes.  (They do not include stamped images per SU policy or jewels such as pearls or rhinestones.) You'll also receive the written tutorial that includes photos, measurements, a supplies list and step by step directions.  

If you just want the written pdf tutorial here's the link to that. 

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If you're near me in Minot, ND be sure to stop in for my Holiday Catalog open house

Wednesday, September 4th from 4-6:30 pm! 

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

*If your order is over $40 you'll get my 10 cards Snow Front tutorial & videos FREE! 

**If your order is more than $65 you'll get the Snow Front tutorial, videos AND the new Holiday Rhinestones!