Welcome to The Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop!! I am so excited to be a part of this new hop that my good friend Andrea and Pam put together and asked me to participate! We are starting off with the most awesome Paper Pumpkin kit ever!! This month's kit, A Sara Thing was designed by Stampin Up's CEO, Sara Douglass and it is FABULOUS!! We will inspire you with all kinds of fantastic projects using this month's kit!
These are the projects that this month's kit makes (I know this pic has the "play" button–it is not a video just a pic). The projects are ADORABLE and super fun! The kit includes TONS of stuff–it makes 12 cards–4 of each design. It also includes a paint brush, a mini set of watercolor pencils, glitter flowers, a stamp set, a roll of washi tape, and all the pre-cut pieces needed to create these cards. Make sure you scroll to the end of my projects to find out how you can get one of these kits FREE!!!!!
Gather Your Supplies:
- April 2017 A Sara Thing Paper Pumpkin Kit
- 1/2 Sheets of Lemonlime Twist (or Whipser White since you don't have it yet! ;))
- Layering Circles Framelits
- Eastern Medallion Thinlits (coming May 1st for Customers!!)
- Black Cardstock (3 5/8 x 4 /8")
- Watercolor Paper ( 3 1/2 x 4 3/4") for Best Freiend Card
For my first project, carefully open one of the envelopes and trim to 3 1/2 x 4 3/4" to create card. I also die cut the Medallion image in black cardstock. This framelit will be coming in May as part of a super awesome customer special!!
The rest of the card is super easy–just stamp the sentiment, adhere the flower and the acrylic glitter flower from the Paper Pumpkin Kit to the card and adhere to the card with Washi Tape!
This card was done much in the same way, however I just stamped the sentiment on the sticker panel and adhered it to the card and added the purple glitter flower.
For this card, I created a watercolor background by mixing the yellow and blue colored pencils on scrap paper and mixed with water and the paint brush. I added a little more yellow to keep the lime color light.
The circle is another "envelope inside" and punched with the 2" circle punch layered with the scallop circle from the Layering Circles framelits.
Just pop it up on top of the dry watercolor bacgkround/strip of washi tape panel.
Hope you LOVED these projects! Don't forget, when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin through The Creativity Cave, you'll receive a bonus PDF filled with tutorials with written directions each month for alternative project ideas exclusively from me! :) YAY! Better yet, when you order by Monday, April 24th, you can also take advantage of my Hysterectomy Special! Details below!
AND, EXCITING NEWS: BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY: To be entered into a drawing for a FREE "A Sara Thing" Paper Pumpkin Kit, you must leave a comment on EVERY blog. Drawing closes on Saturday, April 29th at 9 PM EST. The winner will be announced on Monday, May 1, 2017!!! Make sure to continue through the hop–Up next is the amazing Melissa! Can't wait to see what she's created!!
One more thing–I am having surgery today and will be out of commission–don't worry–I have some things planned while I'm recuperating but I have a special for you while I am gone! Please allow till about May 1st for things to be mailed out depending on how things go! Thanks for all the support everyone!!!
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 April's Hostess Code: CBGK4C4T. 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 dr****@ya***.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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Fantastic projects. Love how you used the envelopes! Best wishes and a speedy recovery. I have had one as well, and it’s the best thing ever! Don’t overdo too soon! I was feeling great after a week, and needed to slow down for a bit longer – ha!
Very nice alternative ideas – TFS! Can’t wait to be able to order the new in-colors!
Fun alternative projects! Hope you are feeling o.k. and just think next week you will feel even better. It was so odd not to hear you laugh so much but I certainly understand why! I am saving your ideas for when we can order the lemon-lime twist paper!
I love this bright set!!! The new lemonlime twist color is such fun!!!
I can’t get enough of lemon lime twist!!! Great ideas. Feel better soon!!
Thanks! Im getting there!! It is so hard not to laugh–till it hurts! 😉
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OMG!!! Love your card samples & your video Dena! You always have a way of making me laugh! Your videos are the best! So happy to be hopping with you! I can’t wait until next month! Hope you heal fast! 💖
Hope your surgery goes well. It’s great knowing that we can use the envelope liners on a card.
Hope your surgery goes ok and you bounce back quickly. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas!
Love, love, love that lemon lime twist! I love all of you cards! Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration 😊
love the lemon lime
Love love love all the Lemon Lime Twist!
Like the layouts of your cards.
Love the bold colors!
Love how you used the envelope liners!
Thanks so much, Patricia!!
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Thanks, Judy! I am being careful! 🙂
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Thanks, Kathy! Im recovering well! Just impatient!
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Thanks so much, Phyllis!!
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Thanks so much, Sue!!
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Thanks so much, Lauren!! Glad you liked them!!
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Loving the new incolor lemon and lime twist with black
Your cards are…wait for it…SUBLIME!!! With a lemony twist 😉 But really, I adore them <3 Sending more happy healing thoughts your way--I hope you're getting pampered! Thanks for sharing 😀
Thanks, Lynette!! Its super fun!!
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Bright and cheerful. I surely would not have thought of that. Beautiful
I know it’s not your job to make I get my comments in. would be vey Thankful if you would let the powers that be, I’ve tried 4 times to leave a comment on Pam Staples’s blog page, Sunny Girl. It just easers my comment every time. I don’t want to disqualified for something that’s not my fault. Thank you in advance if you would let them know.
Now, on to you! Awesome projects! I love these flowers, and with the new Eastern Palace Bundle you really made it pop! How clever?
I really like how you used the envelope liners to create dsp! Very good idea! The first card is my fav!
Me, too!! It is a very happy color!!
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It is very happy!!
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They are pretty awesome! Youll love them!!
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Thanks, Linda! They are fun!!
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I love the use of the inside envelopes
Love the new Lemon Lime Twist. Can hardly wait to get my hands on some!!!
Loving the lime
Me, too, Cathie!!
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Thanks, Ingrid!
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Thanks so much, Crystal! Such a great way to get a bit more out of your kit!!
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Thanks!
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It is fun, isnt it, Sue?!
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Thanks so much, Kimberly!!
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Its pretty fun, Victoria!
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Love your alternative cards! And the lemon-lime twist color is amazing.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Dena.
Great projects … good way to use the envelopes … these really show off the new Lemon Lime Twist! Thanks for sharing these. 😊
Thank you for sharing your fun ideas! Great idea to use the envelope! ♡
Nice cards Dena! Thank you for sharing… and good luck with your surgery!
OK I tried to comment here before will see if it works this time. I hope you’re recovering from your surgery been there and don’t start back to soon doing too much because it’ll take you much longer to recover. That being said I really liked your video with a lot of good tips thank you
Love this!! These are so pretty. Totally thinking outside the box using those envelopes like you did. 🙂
Love the cards you made and thank you so much for making a video tutorial, especially when you are not feeling well! Hope you heal quickly from your surgery…you will be in my thoughts and prayers 🙂
Thank you so much, Sharon!!
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Your cards are stunning! Love each and every one of them. I really didn’t think I’d love that color much, but I’ve been using it up too!
Love your ideas, Dena. You are always so creative. Simple cards with a lot of flair. Hope you recover quickly – you are already doing better than I did when I had my surgery. (I agree – best surgery ever!) 🙂
Love the ideas.
love the fun colors thanks for showing us your ideas
Im so glad to hear, Alyse!
I hear ya, Lisa! I really like it, too!!
Thank you so much, Mary!!
YAY, Patty!!
Love, love, love this color! Great cards!
THanks so much, Kris!
Thank you for passing on my problems with Pam’s new site. I still can’t email her! I tried again nd still doesn’t work. Anyway, I just wanted to ask Pam a question for me. She stated in her blog that she is a “Display Stamper”. What’s a display stamper? Sorry o have to bug you, but am thankful you are willing to help! God Bless for all you do!
Oh Dena, you trooper. Hope you are healing well. You made an amazing project and a super cute video. Take care!
Oh my! Such awesome creations, Dena!!! Hope your surgery goes well. Best wishes!!!
Thanks so much, Arianna!
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I was so VERY happy to see you here. I’m glad that your surgery went well. Praying for a quick recovery. I think this Paper Pumpkin is my favorite. I LOVE the cards you made, especially using the envelope liners on your cards. I always learn GREAT simple ideas from you!
Hello Dena, so sorry that you are having surgery. Trust it will go well for you. Of your three creations, I like the first one the best. Maybe it’s because the I love the new Lemon-Lime Twist color. But taking the envelope apart and making a card is a great idea. Now…you heal soon!