Flowerbug's Inkspot

A beautiful scene with the 'Here's to You' kit; a Paper Pumpkin alternate idea

The March Paper Pumpkin kit included stencils and a sponge in the kit so I had to play with creating a scene.  It's one of my favorite techniques! 

One of the stencils has clouds in it.  I used Pool Party ink and lightly sponged on the upper part of my White CS. 

Then I sponged Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral ink about an inch and a half from the bottom edge.  Now I stamped the trees image in the kit with Pretty Peacock ink.  I did not reink the stamp each time so as I stamped repeatedly I achieved the appearance of a distant forest. Love this!!  

The birds and greeting images also came in this kit.  

Are you a Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not you can be!  Sign up to achieve them every month here.  

Or choose a pre-paid option here.  

Did you know that you can pick & choose your kits?  Subscribers receive an email BEFORE the kits is mailed giving you a chance to opt out if the kit doesn't appeal to you.  Or you can add on to receive a second kit.  You're in charge! 

The April kit is called 'So Cool' with a 'treats' theme. Opt in to get it by April 10th! 

• The So Cool Paper Pumpkin Kit is a little taste of summer fun, with enough supplies to make 12 colorful, shaped cards with coordinating envelopes. Six card bases are popsicle shaped, the other six are semicircles: three watermelons and three rainbows. All of the cards are splashed with cheerful, vivid watercolor images. The kit also includes two full-size, matching sticker sheets, die-cut accents, fun embellishments, and more.
• Even though the So Cool Kit was designed with kids in mind, these fun-shaped cards, featuring vivid watercolors, are versatile enough to gift to kids of all ages—the young in years and the young at heart. They’re a great way to send some “sunshine in a card!” Who wouldn’t love that?
• The kit’s exclusive So Cool Stamp Set is versatile, offering sentiments that can be used for multiple occasions such as birthdays, congrats, cheer, and more! It’s a great addition to any crafter’s collection.

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April Specials!

Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *or choose the Artistry Blooms sequins

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

You can also order them in my Shop here. 

All online orders will receive a free 14 project PDF tutorial

March's Paper Pumpkin; unique kit with sponging & stencils technique!

If you like techniques or sponging this might be the kit for you. 

The Here’s to You Paper Pumpkin Kit contains enough elements and embellishments to create eight cards and coordinating envelopes. With fields of wildflowers, scenery of mountain majesty, and sentiments of celebration you'll be able to create a beautiful variety of cards. 

*Opt in by Wednesday, March 10th to get this kit.   

Details:

• The kit’s exclusive Here’s to You Stamp Set has a sentiment for every celebration! Commemorate every milestone at any season of life with this versatile stamp set.
• Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and coordinating envelopes. The kit’s contents include printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!
• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" 
• Includes four free stencils and a stamping sponge!

Subscribe to these awesome monthly kits to go here.  

Or choose a pre-paid subscription here. 

Did you know:

• Sometimes there are refills a week or more later but you never know if they'll have extras or not.  And only Paper Pumpkin subscribers can get the refills.
• If you choose to subscribe to receive them monthly you can choose to skip one at anytime. 
• SU always give us sneak peaks of the upcoming kits in time for you to opt to skip a month (or to add on an extra kit).  It's totally up to you whether you receive it or not! 
• My Paper Pumpkin subscribers get a bonus PDF tutorial each month with lots of extra ideas featuring the latest kit! 
• There's a special FB group here just for Paper Pumpkin fans.  

March Specials!

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Get yours by February 10th!

The February Paper Pumpkin kit is a beautiful set of cards with a 'thinking of you' theme.  Here's how Stampin' Up! is describing this cards kit: 

The Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Kit provides enough supplies to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes. This soft, sympathetic kit includes patterned card bases, die-cut floral elements, ribbon, embellishments, and more!

The kit’s exclusive Bouquet of Hope Stamp Set features supportive sentiments centered around comfort, care, hope, and love. Such a versatile stamp set can be used throughout the year! 

• Card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Merry Merlot, Mossy Meadow, Rococo Rose
• Coordinates with the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper, an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item.

**Remember that if you purchase a 3,6 or 12 month pre-paid subscription in February you can earn a free Sale-a-Bration item (or 2-4!).  It's what I do each year at this time.  You can see the pre-paid options here.  

Here's what I suggest:  Get a 6 month pre-paid now and then in August get a second one during that SAB promotion!  You'll earn 2 free SAB choices each time!  

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The kit for January is darling!  It's Valentine themed of course.  Here's one of the alternatives I made with my kit. 

Did you know that my PP customers get a free bonus projects PDF tutorial each month?  And so does my Team!  It has 9 different projects in it every single month!  

Fact: SU gives us a 3 weeks 'heads up' each month on the theme of the upcoming kit. This way we can decide if we want the kit or not!  It's simple to go in to your account and suspend it for that month.  

Click here to get a kit for yourself.

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February Specials:

Get the best deal we have during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

Fact: You get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6x6 DSP ($57.50), free Past Paper Pumpkin ($21), no shipping on any of this ($20.35).

So instead of $223.85... you pay just $99?! What? 

Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is ZH42J3R4

Order online here

All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

 

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Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Today's the last day! Summer Nights cards

Today is the last day to order or subscribe for July's Summer Night's Paper Pumpkin kit.  

• Subscribe to get these awesome kits monthly here.  You can stop or hold a kit back whenever you wish!  You're in complete control. 
• Or order a pre-paid subscription here.  Choose from 1 month, 3, 6 or even 12 months! 

 

Here's a photo of the add on cards & envelopes available while supplies last. You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. Order them here. Item #154973

I LOVE these pretty backgrounds!  I think they'll be so much fun to create scenes with!  I know I'll be using my Life is Beautiful stamp set with them. Can't wait!!

For only $10.00 USD you can have the easiest crafting experience of the summer!

• Contains 24 pre-printed card bases and coordinating 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)

• Not included with a July 2020 Paper Pumpkin subscription
• The Summer Nights Add-On is not needed to complete July kit projects
* Must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order this item

Don't forget about the Bonus Days going on; for each $50 you order in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  Get some of the items on your wishlist now and save in August!

Order here.

Time Limited: don't miss out on the FREE stamp set in March's Paper Pumpkin box

It's the 7th anniversary of Paper Pumpkin and they're celebrating by adding an extra stamp set in this month's crafty box.  The March 2020 kit will arrive in an exclusive, specially-designed box that you and your subscribers will love! Think daffodils, raindrops, and a fresh spring vibe.

To get this month's cards kit be sure to subscribe here by March 10th or purchase a pre-paid subscription below.  I always get a pre-paid subscription in March so I can take advantage of Sale-a-Bration.  You can see those here.

Here's how that works:

• a 3 month pre-paid subscription earns me 1 free Sale-a-Bration choice
• a 6 month pre-paid subscription earns me 2 free choices!
• 1 12 month pre-paid subscription earns me 4 free choices!!! 

About the March Kit

• Kit contains supplies for 12 cards and envelopes (4 cards of 3 designs)
• Note card size: 5" x 3-1/2" (12.7 x 8.9 cm)
• Envelope size: 5-1/8" x 3-5/8" (13 x 9.2 cm)

Coordinating Colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Grapefruit Grove, Gray Granite, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, Shaded Spruce, and So Saffron

About the FREE Stamp Set

• The additional stamp set is a great value and coordinates with the March kit design; however, you do not need it to complete the March cards.
• The additional stamp set is a 4x6 footprint, which is larger than most Paper Pumpkin sets and is designed for use on a variety of crafting projects.

Be sure to purchase this by March 10th to get this month's free kit! 

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!

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!

September's Paper Pumpkin is Halloween Treats!

If you love Halloween you’ll love our September kit! With supplies for 20 2x2" treat boxes, you’ll be covered with everything you need to create “HAND”-made treats for the spooky holiday.  Be sure to subscribe by September 10!  Go here to subscribe: 

Or get a 1 month, 3 month or more pre-paid subscription!  Click here to see the options.  You'll love getting a crafty kit in the mail!  

Plus once you're a subscriber you can choose to order the beautiful Gift of Fall cards kit.  You get 24 note cards for just $10!!  What a wonderful deal this is for Paper Pumpkin customers!  

Here is what I made with just half of my Gift of Fall cards package. 

I used a few stamp sets here.  Let it Ride, Colorful Seasons and Very Versailles.  So quick and easy with a few punched pieces and a bit of Linen Thread. 

See the Gift of Fall add on cards here.  Remember that you have to be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber before you can order them.  Click here to order yours. 

Remember that all of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers and my Team

receive bonus project tutorials for their kit EACH MONTH!