Each year I create a gallery of my Paper Pumpkin alternates to share with everyone. I’m happy to announce that my 2025 Gallery is now […]
My 2025 Paper Pumpkin Gallery is Live Read More »
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That’s right, I’m ink blending with scraps again. I can’t help it! This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit, “Hearts for You” (January 2025) has perfect leftover
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Making Paper Pumpkin alternates is my favorite part of this monthly crafting kit from Stampin’ Up! The envelopes can become beautiful cards.
Paper Pumpkin Alternates – Use Envelopes in Your Designs Read More »
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People sometimes ask me where I get my card ideas, how I think up the designs. I get my best ideas from the same place most of us do.
Where I Get My Card Ideas – 2024 Paper Pumpkin Gallery Read More »
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Don’t throw those leftover pieces from die cuts away. They might make a great stencil for ink blending!
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Download every Paper Pumpkin case insert for 2023 to use in Standard Stamp Cases or on whatever system you use to organize your collection.
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I’m not even sure it counts as a card anymore, to be honest. At more than 1/4 inch thick, I don’t believe it will fit
It’s the Thickest Card I Ever Made! – A Paper Pumpkin Alternative Read More »
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This gorgeous kit from Paper Pumpkin may have a somber theme, but I made alternates to be used for birthdays, Mother’s Day, and more.
Bouquet of Hope with Alternates! (Paper Pumpkin-February 2021) Read More »
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I absolutely loved this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit. (Pun intended, wink, wink.) This was the first time in years I made Valentines, and this kit
Sending Hearts – Paper Pumpkin January 2021 Read More »
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