Welcome to A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop!! I am so excited to have you join us here at The Creativity Cave whether you are stopping by from the amazing Andrea's Blog or this is your first stop, I am just thrilled to have you here!
I absolutely LOVED this month's Paper Pumpkin kit! It is soooo cute and the cards are super easy to create. One of my favorite parts of Paper Pumpkin is the challenge of coming up with alternative ideas for my subscribers to inspire them to use their kit in different ways than it was intended. I think my projects so far totally fit that bill!:) One of the things that I do for my subscribers is provide them with additional ideas for using their kits. There are usually 12-15 additional project tutorials each month! That is some super inspiration! Subscribing info posted below (including a special for new subscribers!)
My first project is ADORABLE (if I can just say so)–and OH SO Easy! I started with watercolor paper–it is the key for the ease of these projects!
Both cards have the same supplies (just different colors):
- 1/2 Sheet Peekaboo Peach (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) or Pink Pirouette for the second card)
- 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 Calypso Coral (or Peekaboo Peach for the second Card)
- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4" Watercolor Paper
- Aqua Painter
- Black Archival, Peekaboo Peach, Pink Pirouette, and Calypso Coral ink pads
- Black Pens (I used the retired Project Life Pens–similar ones will be in the new catalog next week)
- May's Paper Pumpkin Kit
- Clear Wink of Stella
I started by just coloring 3-4 circles on my watercolor paper (I arranged them in triangles so they would be visually appealing). I started with Pink Pirouette, added Peekaboo Peach and finished with Calypso Coral.
I then drew lines from each flower to create a bouquet. Finally, I stamped the dots in the center of each flower. SOOOO cute and SOOOO easy!
To finish off this card, I stamped the sentiment (all stamps from May's PP Kit) and added some of the little iridescent dots from the PP Kit and some Clear Wink of Stella.
This second card was mainly the same concept. To start, I stamped the curved words in Black ink, did the watercoloring and added leaves to each flower using Pear Pizzazz ink and my aqua painters.
I added the dots and stamped the flower centers to finish them off, including some Wink of Stella (It is so hard to capture it in a photo).
I added the ribbon and bam–ADORABLE!!!
Didn't these turn out fantastic? Are you ready to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin? Now through June 10th, New Subscribers can receive 25% off their first 3 months by using the code, STARTHERE at check out. You can subscribe here: https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=18384 This offer is not valid on prepaid subscriptions.
Don't forget about my Eastern Medallion Special which ends on May 31st: Purchase the Eastern Palace Premiere Bundle with the Gold Natural Trim using Host Code, XXWM76B4, and I will send you a PDF with 25 project tutorials plus a FREE online class (a $25 value)! Online class available to purchase as well here.
The Retiring List is here! Shop right away for best selection–Accessories are available while supplies last–Stamp Sets are guaranteed through May 22nd. After that they are while supplies last. Click graphic to shop!
Need some supplies? Oh, how I would appreciate your business! I am so happy to help you with your creative juices–and when you support my online store it brings more amazing videos to you! Plus I love to reward my customers– I have a fantastic VIP Rewards program for that includes all kinds of perks (you can check them out here!) and you can order from my online store by clicking on the product images below. Make sure to use May's Hostess Code: XXWM76B4. I will send you some amazing tutorials at the end of the month as a thank you–and they are exclusive for customers! If you order is over $150, skip the code but you'll still get all the perks PLUS Stampin Rewards from Stampin Up! Questions? feel free to drop me a line at drekow@yahoo.com
Want some more inspiration? Check out my online classes! I have a fantastic selection of Online Classes available with different options to fit your needs! Classes are typically sent within 24-48 hours of purchase unless they have not been released (there will be a date next to them if they are not yet released). I have had amazing feedback on my classes with lots and lots of satisfied customers! Try one out! You can see them here (or click ONLINE CLASSES in the side bar—–>).
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Next up, please head over to the amazing Monika's Blog–I can't wait to see what she has come up with for us!
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Totally love your blog design Dena!! And I loved your alternate idea. Completely off the wall. Brilliant!!!! 🙂
Dena! These are so stinking cute! & I have to say I just love your humor and personality! I love the fact that I am hopping with you & our Paper Pumpkin Team! 💖 💖 💖
Simply beautiful, Dena! Love both alternative cards. TFS!!
Bam!! Completely out of the box! Love your designs.
I love these cards Dena! You always have such great ideas.
Love your designs, and the color combo is so refreshing and perfect for this time of year! You make me want to get my watercolor paper out and actually USE it instead of hoarding it. Thanks for sharing 😀
So cute! Great way to show the versatility of the stamp set!
such pretty cards and great alternate idea!
Thanks, Jennifer!!
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You should!!! Water coloring is my FAV!! And it is sooo easy!!
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Thanks so much, Sara!!
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So glad you liked them!!
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Awww!! Thanks so much, Carolynn!! Glad you could join in!!
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Thanks so much, Cathy!! I just about have the new graphics installed! I am super excited about the new look!! So glad you liked my cards!! 😘
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Oh my goodness.. you are really the most Creative Stampin’ Rockstar ever! I adore your cards! So original! 🙂
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! This is the best idea I’ve seen yet with this kit. Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea and video — of course I had to make one right away! And it only took 5 minutes!
That is so awesome, Pat! Good for you!!
Thanks so much, Melissa!
Thanks so much, Monika!
The colors for these one are beautiful.