Paper Pumpkin
My 2025 Paper Pumpkin Gallery is Live
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
March 12, 2025
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Ink Blending with Scraps Again
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
January 27, 2025
airplane
Combine Stamp Sets for a Different Kind of Valentines Card
See how much fun you can have when you combine stamp sets to create a different kind of Valentine. I love the new Valentine stamp
January 9, 2025
Christmas
Favorite Holiday Movies on Christmas Cards
As a card maker, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate my favorite holiday movies than with the “Tune In” stamp set and dies from Stampin’ Up!
December 16, 2024
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Paper Pumpkin Alternates – Use Envelopes in Your Designs
Making Paper Pumpkin alternates is my favorite part of this monthly crafting kit from Stampin’ Up! The envelopes can become beautiful cards.
August 10, 2024
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See Both Sides of Patterned Paper with This Card Design
See both sides of your double-sided patterned paper with this fun and super easy card design. Stop being forced to choose. You’re not Sophie.
July 6, 2024
alternates
Where I Get My Card Ideas – 2024 Paper Pumpkin Gallery
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.
June 2, 2024
birthday
Emboss the Lines in a Stamped Image
I replaced the lines in my stamped flowers with gold embossing and, wow, I love the result.
May 20, 2024
butterfly
Get Darker Lines with Outline Stamps
I forgot all about this trick to get nice crisp, dark lines when using outline stamps. The technique is super easy and the difference is striking.
May 12, 2024
