Category Archives: Paper Pumpkin

Simply Sunday … Stampin’ Kit

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share a wonderful gift I got in the mail …

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Yes, My Paper Pumpkin kit … It’s my gift to myself! And it’s just too cute this month. I love that I can make cards for Mom or Dad … even more!! Just look at the samples …

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Check out the video to see how easy they are to create …

 

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You will receive a different kit delivered right to your mailbox each month!

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 (if you subscribe before May 10, you will receive the May kit as your first kit)

Thank you for stopping by today … be sure to check in tomorrow, I will share with you an alternative project made from this kit!

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Happy Birthday Pumpkin!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

As promised … today I will share with you an alternative project from the March Paper Pumpkin. The stamps in this months kit are just too cute …

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I decided to turn the note card into a full card, so I used Basic Black for the base, cut the note card into 2 pieces and matted it onto Pool Party.

I wanted the “Birthday” to be my focal point so I trimmed my cardstock for the greeting down to 2-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ and stamped it in the Basic Black. I think the little stickers are so cute, so I added all 3 of the diamonds to the front. I added Stampin’ Dimensionals on the back to pop it up and give the card some extra dimension.

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I couldn’t resist adding the cute little “You’re a Gem” stamp inside, topped off with the diamond stamped on top in Pool Party. I believe I’m going to have a lot of fun with this set.

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If you like the Paper Pumpkin kits, you can purchase some of the past kits once you are a subscriber.

Order the 3 month pre-paid subscription to Paper Pumpkin kits and save $5.  PLUS you’ll qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift!  Offer ends March 31.

Thanks for stopping by ~

Have a great day!

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Revealing the March Paper Pumpkin & more announcements …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Oh my gosh, guess what was in my mailbox when I got home from work yesterday … the new Paper Pumpkin! I love, love, love, the stamps included in this months kit. The cards are too cute. Check out the video  …

 

Not a subscriber? Get your monthly creative fix!  Order a 3 month pre-paid subscription to Paper Pumpkin kits and save $5.  PLUS you’ll qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift!  Offer ends March 31.

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More … More … More …. Since Blendabilities are no longer available as a Sale-A-Bration redemption item, Stampin’ Up! has made more items available to redeem for free during these last few weeks of Sale-A-Bration …

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Be sure to use the item numbers listed on the sheet above to get it FREE with your qualifing Sale-a-bration item / Click here to view larger version or to print.

Sad to say Good-bye ….  Stampin’ Up will be retiring the My Digital Studio software and product line.  While you can continue to use the software and downloads as long as you like, the product line will be discontinued on May 31st, 2015. If you would like to purchase additional items, you must do it before then. The www.mydigitalstudio.net will be taken down… Please save and back up all your downloads as they will no longer be cached on the Stampin’ Up site after May 31st. 

Please let me know if you have any questions concerning these new announcements, or Paper Pumpkin. I am here to help you understand and transition these changes.

Be sure to stop back tomorrow, I will be sharing an alternative project from this months Paper Pumpkin kit!

Thanks for stopping by ~

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Have you heard the easiest way to earn FREE products?

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to share with you some of the past projects I have made with my Paper Pumpkin kits.

By now you know all about Sale-A-Bration—the best time of the year at Stampin’ Up! But, have you heard about the easiest way to earn your FREE products? With just one purchase, you’ll receive three months of total papercrafting paradise and a free product!

How might you ask? It’s easy—with a 3-month Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription. It gets even better because right now it’s on sale for just $54.85 — the perfect price to instantly qualify for your free product.

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If you haven’t subscribed to Paper Pumpkin yet, here are a few things you’ve missed:

  • A monthly kit designed with beginners and advanced crafters in mind.
  • A variety of projects from cards to décor, gift packaging, and more!
  • Exclusive photopolymer stamps every month.
  • An ink spot every month with colors that don’t repeat in a 12-month period.
  • Embellishments like twine, ribbon, stickers, die-cuts, boxes, clips, buttons, sequins, burlap bags, frames, pinwheels, brads, banners, journals, and confetti.
  • A plethora of ideas on Pinterest from other subscribers to help you make the most of every kit.

It’s never too late to get in on all the fun! CLICK HERE for more Information.

 

Here are some of the past kits that I had an amazing time putting together and giving!

December 2014 ……

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Here are two card I created with the left overs from the December kit …. Not bad for left overs, right!

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November 2014 ….

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My alternative project from the supplies in the kit ….

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January 2015 kit …

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Here’s a few projects I had fun making with the February kit …

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If you missed my February Paper pumpkin kit ….

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and a couple of projects that I did with my kit ….

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This was a favorite of mine because we all need “masculine cards”.

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Give it a try … like a test drive. If it’s not for you, you can stop anytime.  You can sign up … CLICK HERE

If you are not a subscriber and would like to be, you can CLICK HERE.  You will receive a cute crafting kit in your mailbox each month for only $19.95 which includes shipping!!  OR Save by subscribing for 3 months – see below…

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Order a 3 month subscription here at a discount & pick out a FREE Sale-a-bration item!

But why limit yourself to just three months? With a 12-month prepaid subscription you’ll save $2 every month (that’s a free month every year), get FOUR free Sale-A-Bration products, host dollars, and 12 whole months of skipping to the fun!

Thanks for stopping by ~

I’ll be back tomorrow to share some of the projects I’ve done with the items from the “Weekly Deals”.

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February Paper Pumpkin Kit, Layers of Gratitude

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Got caught up in some genealogy searches today so I am quite late on my post, but as they say “better late than never”.

We hope you’ve been having fun with your February Paper Pumpkin Kit, Layers of Gratitude. You’ve seen some of my Alternative samples …

here are some fun alternate uses for the kit. Try cutting up the accordion card to make lots of little note cards, as I did here. You could also use the felt “thanks” negatives and adhere them to our Tag A Bag Gift Boxes (item # 130927). Or just have tons of fun with the incredible stamp set!

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We can’t wait to see all of the fun things you’ll come up with. Provide a link in the comments below if you’d like to share what you’ve made!

Projects were made by Melody H. – Concept Artist.

Paper Pumpkin is on sale for Sale-A-Bration. Click here to find out more, or click here to sign up today!

Thanks for stopping back and …

See you tomorrow ~

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THANKS … You Make my Heart Happy!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

What did you think about yesterday’s announcement … 4 more amazing Sale-a-Bration products released just for the month of March! Click on flyer to view …

I have a cute project to share with you today! As promised … I will be using the “This Day” Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card Collection that you will find in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.

I have teamed it up with 2 great products … First, our February Paper Pumpkin and second, our newest photopolymer stamp set … “Loving Amazing You”.

The results from combining these 3 projects are a bold, fun and simple project to create! Let’s begin with the cute little box that is enclosed in the Paper Pumpkin kit …

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I simply trimmed down one of the cards from the Project Life by Stampin’ Up! Mini Card Collection – “This Day”, then stamped the envelope from the “Loving Amazing You” stamp set in Daffodil Delight and topped it off with the greeting done in Pool Party.

It’s my representation on “Sending (the envelope) good wishes your way!

The inside of the card was super simple ….

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I trimmed down the cards to 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ and used the felt “T-H-A-N-K-S” from the Paper Pumpkin kit. I love the bright colors … it’s just so “FUN!!”. I think it looks like a party 🙂 

Ohhhh … what a great thank you card to give to that special person who got you that “just what I wanted” gift.

I finished it off by adding a cute little verse to the back … the sun is just another one of the cute cards enclosed in the Card Collection. All the stamps came from the “Loving Amazing You” stamp set.

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Hope you enjoyed my cute little project as much as I had fun making it! Quick and Simple, fun and cute!

Thanks much for stopping by today.

Brighten someone’s day … just by saying “THANKS” ~

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Say “THANKS” with style …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’m going to show you an alternative project that you can do with your February Paper Pumpkin.

I really meant to post earlier but last night I was not feeling up to par so I sat down on the couch and before I knew it, it was about 3 am … with all the lights and TV on! Needless to say … I shut everything off and went to bed! Must have really needed sleep … lol.

Yesterday you got to watch the Stampin’ Up! video on how to make the Filled with Gratitude project, here’s mine …

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I took the negative (or leftover) piece of felt and decided to create something with that. First, you have to cut it because it comes 2 per sheet. I used a ruler to draw a line where I wanted to cut, then used my “Craft Scissors” … it works great!

Because the felt piece is larger than a regular size card, I designed it to fit into a business size envelope! You’ll need to cut your full piece of cardstock (I used Soft Suede) down to 9-3/4” x 7-7/8” and fold in half lengthwise.

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I really wanted it to pop so I matted it with the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper! I did use Mini Glue Dots to hold the felt piece onto the glimmer paper.

I then popped up that piece with dimensionals and attached it to a piece of Pool Party and stamped “you’re the best” from the Simply Wonderful stamp set found in the Sale-a-bration catalog. The entire front was then attached to the Soft Suede.

Living a life of gratitude seems to bring more wonderful people in your life, so I try very hard to show people I appreciate them. If you have a special waitress, hairdresser or UPS man … this would be a great way to say “Thanks”!

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I’ve added a piece of Pool Party to the inside and punched a partial “Decorative Label” in the center, then trimmed the sides with the “Extra Large Oval”.

The “YOU’RE SIMPLY WONDERFUL” also comes from the Simply Wonderful stamp set found in the Sale-a-bration catalog. Once attached … just slip some cash or a gift certificate for a fun touch.

 

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Have a wonderful day …

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“Layers of Gratitude”

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you the February Paper Pumpkin kit …

It comes with “Layers of Gratitude” stamp set, 8 accordion fold cards, 8 craft boxes, bakers twine, and 48 felt letter stickers, plus a full color instruction sheet.

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I love it … We also got 2 spots this month! Pool Party and Daffodil Delight. You will always get a minimum of 1 spot and the color never repeats itself within a 12 month calendar year. This is great because I store by spots in a plastic case and then I take them when I travel instead of hauling the big ink pads!

Everything is included that you will need to create your projects (except scissors). The idea is that you can complete the project in a half to one hour. I just love the fonts in this stamp set!

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Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and let’s watch how it’s made …

They showed the February and March kits at Leadership … sorry I missed it! But now you got to see how cute this kit is, and rumor has it … the March kit is really cute!

I’m still playing with this one and I already can’t wait for my next kit to come!! You can sign up and try it out any time … JUST CLICK HERE

If you are not a subscriber and would like to be, you can CLICK HERE.  You will receive a cute crafting kit in your mailbox each month for only $19.95 which includes shipping!!  OR Save by subscribing for 3 months – see below…

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Order a 3 month subscription here at a discount & pick out a

FREE Sale-a-bration item!

Stop back tomorrow and I will show you some cute “alternative” projects that I did using the “Layers of Gratitude” Paper Pumpkin! Don’t miss it.

Thanks for stopping by ~

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Love … You have my Heart

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Happy Valentine’s Day! And a happy weekend to you too!

Yesterday I promised to share with you a card that I created from the left overs in my January Paper Pumpkin kit … we really don’t like to throw anything away, do we?

My focal point will be the sheet that is left after we use up all the hearts …

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I first cut one row off the sheet so the hearts were in a row (horizontally) and then I trimmed them to fit my Real Red mat that is behind the hearts.  I liked the “open” hearts and the end … reminds us to keep our hearts open ♥ and let love in … and out.

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The only thing that I used that was not in our kit, is the cardstock … both the “love” and the “you have my heart” stamps came in our kit. Those we keep forever! I had a couple hearts left from my kit so I stamped it and popped it up … it is the focal point that draws your eye to the card.

Your eye then follows the hearts to the greeting “you have my heart” … what a nice Valentine card, or a special card to give your significant other on your wedding day or anniversary. You can’t say it any better than … Love, you have my heart.

I love doing the projects in our Paper Pumpkin kits, but I also love to challenge myself to create something fun with the items in the kit.

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You can check out my Pinterest page “CLICK HERE” to see more samples from January and before.

If you are not a subscriber and would like to be, you can CLICK HERE.  You will receive a cute crafting kit in your mailbox each month for only $19.95 which includes tax and shipping!!  OR Save by subscribing for 3 months – see below…

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Order a 3 month subscription here at a discount & pick out a

FREE Sale-a-bration item!

(view the Sale a Bration Catalog – free items – HERE online or ask me for a copy in the mail)

 

Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Have a wonderful day ~

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Sweet Treats for my Club Members …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today I’d like to share with you a cute little treat that I made for each of my Club Members … they are very special to me so I used the January Paper Pumpkin and some Candyman truffles to to help me surprise them!

This is just one of the many, (see more below) I tried to make sure none of the treats in class looked alike. I was happy to see that Stampin’ Up! had added the refill kit so I had enough for all my club members and my grandkids! The refills are a great way to cost effectively purchase multiples … you don’t have to buy the entire kit, just the “consumable” contents … clips, bags, hearts, etc.

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If you are not a subscriber and would like to be, you can CLICK HERE.  You will receive a cute crafting kit in your mailbox each month for only $19.95 which includes tax and shipping!!  OR Save by subscribing for 3 months – see below…

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Order a 3 month subscription here at a discount & pick out a

FREE Sale-a-bration item!

(view the Sale a Bration Catalog – free items – HERE online or ask me for a copy in the mail)

 * You can still enjoy this kit … just sign up! It is available to all current subscribers!

Let me know if you have any questions about My Paper Pumpkin. I’d love to have you join me and my Pumpkin Pals 🙂

Thanks for stopping by today! Stop back tomorrow and see what I am doing with the left-over sheet you see here …

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Have a wonderful day ~

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BE MINE, Valentine

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

As promised, I am going to share a card that I whipped up using 3 of yesterday’s Weekly Deals! I used the two heart punches and the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper.

All you glitter lovers … if you do not have the new “Dazzling Diamonds” glimmer paper, put it on your shopping list – it goes with almost everything!

I began with a Basic Black base and my Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper. After I punched the heart border, I added the Real Red behind the glimmer paper to make the hearts pop.

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I then embossed the Valentine greeting (came from the January Paper Pumpkin) and then punched it out with the heart punch.

There are two hearts in every love story, so I added the red heart. To balance out the card, I added the Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine and tied it off in a bow.

Super simple. Hope you enjoyed.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today have a good one!

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More Valentine’s Day Ideas …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am really excited to share more samples from the January Paper Pumpkin kit! These cute projects were created by Stampin’ Up! Concept Artist Arika B.

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Here is the first of 3 projects that Arika shared with us … A simple wrap for a sweet treat

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Grab a cup of coffee and sit back and watch this fun video on how easy these cute treat bags are to put together.

 

Here are two alternative projects you can create …

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If you are not a subscriber and would like to be, you can CLICK HERE.  You will receive a cute crafting kit in your mailbox each month for only $19.95 which includes tax and shipping!!  OR Save by subscribing for 3 months – see below…

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Order a 3 month subscription here at a discount & pick out a

FREE Sale-a-bration item!

(view the Sale a Bration Catalog – free items – HERE online or ask me for a copy in the mail)

 

* You can still enjoy this kit … just sign up! It is available to all current subscribers!

Let me know if you have any questions about My Paper Pumpkin. I’d love to have you join me and my Pumpkin Pals 🙂

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a wonderful day ~

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Hugs, Kisses & Valentine Wishes …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

This weekend I shared with you our January Paper Pumpkin and an alternative project you can make with the kit. So what happens when you use up all the contents of your kit? Well … one of the best things about the kit is the stamps!! You can use them over & over & over!

Today’s card is using the stamps and fun stuff you have in your stamp room. Let’s begin with the “Red Glimmer paper”, left over from Christmas and our “Stacked with Love” designer paper that we used earlier this month.

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I picked the XOXOXO paper because of the greeting I was using from the kit, and the Basic Black cardstock was the obvious choice for the base. It ties in beautifully with the designer paper and really makes our red glimmer paper pop.

I wanted to use the “Postage Stamp” punch because I thought it would be “fun” when “sending” hugs & kisses. I trimmed the center out of the glimmer paper that is behind the designer paper and used it to back my postage stamp.

I punched the center of the postage stamp so you could see more of the glimmer paper and it’s cute!

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I took my left over designer paper and added it to the inside along with the hearts … stamped in red, from the kit. This picture also gives you a great shot of how I “popped up” the postage stamp punch and greeting.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card … remember, just because the rest of the items in the kit have been used, doesn’t mean you have nothing left to play with! Your stamps will last forever 🙂

Hugs & Kisses to my Granddaughter Cassie and sister Ruthie … today is their birthday! Love you both ♥

Thanks for coming by and …

Have a marvelous Monday!

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You Have My Heart Valentine

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Today’s Simply Sunday is a card I created using the 2015 January Paper Pumpkin Kit! It was super simple to put together as all these fabulous components are found in the kit …

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All I added to my Valentine’s card is cardstock! Whisper White is my base and makes the the focal point (the heart) really stand out. The Real Red was embossed with the “Happy Heart” textured embossing folder from the occasions catalog.

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The tag, clip, bakers twine, heart, banners, stamps and even the ink are included. To join in on all the fun … you just need to sign up for Paper Pumpkin. As a subscriber, you receive a pretty package packed with fun every month. You can put it on hold while your away, or just subscribe for a determined length of time.

CLICK HERE to View the Options

Don’t forget … The 3-month subscription is ON SALE and it qualifies you for a FREE Sale-a-bration item! I have the link below (To view the Sale-a-bration catalog Click Here)

You can always contact me: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com to answer any questions you may have.

Thanks for stopping back, and be sure to come back again tomorrow … I have another Valentine’s Day project from my Paper Pumpkin kit!

Have a wonderful day ~

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Sweet Valentine Treats …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

I am really excited to share this sweet Valentine treat with you. It’s a treat bag embellished with the cutest tags and more! It comes in a kit … all you need to do is assemble, add candy, and you’re the hit of the party!

These sweet treats are sent directly to you … delivered by your fairy stamp-mother (as known as Paper Pumpkin!)

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Grab a cup of coffee and sit back and watch this fun video on how easy these cute treat bags are to put together.

Now really …. how cute and how easy! I am going to make some grandbabies very happy this Valentine’s Day! Treat a special friend, or your co-workers … just think of the fun you could have with these!

My fingers are crossed that Stampin’ Up! will add this awesome kit on their “past kits” page. This is where you can purchase past kits or refills!! It is for Paper Pumpkin subscribers only …

If you are not a subscriber and would like to be, you can CLICK HERE.  You will receive a cute crafting kit in your mailbox each month for only $19.95 which includes tax and shipping!!  OR Save by subscribing for 3 months – see below…

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Order a 3 month subscription here at a discount & pick out a

FREE Sale-a-bration item!

(view the Sale a Bration Catalog – free items – HERE online or ask me for a copy in the mail)

 

Let me know if you have any questions about My Paper Pumpkin. I’d love to have you join me and my Pumpkin Pals 🙂

Thanks for stopping by today, and be sure to come back tomorrow …

I will be showing you another cute project that you can do with your Paper Pumpkin Valentine kit!

Have a wonderful day ~

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