January Paper Pumpkin Special Delivery Alternative Card Ideas

 Hi Friends!

A few days ago, I spent some creative time exploring the January Paper Pumpkin kit, Special Delivery, and I’m excited to share the replay with you here on the blog. 

Rather than creating the projects as designed, I used the kit as a starting point and created alternative card ideas, letting the supplies and viewer suggestions guide the direction of each project.

Paper Pumpkin kits are such a great foundation for creativity, and this one was no exception. During the video tutorial below, I walk through the stamps, paper pieces, and embellishments included in the kit and show how they can be mixed, layered, and reimagined into fresh card designs. Even if you did not receive this particular kit, you’ll still find lots of ideas you can easily adapt using supplies you already have on hand.

The video tutorial below goes over all the supplies used and shows how each card came together step by step. I also share little design tips along the way that you can apply to other kits, card layouts, and stamping projects.

If you enjoy seeing alternative Paper Pumpkin ideas, creative problem solving, and projects inspired by community input, I think you’ll really enjoy watching the replay. Be sure to scroll down and watch the video, and if you’d like more cardmaking inspiration, tutorials, and creative ideas delivered straight to you, I’d love for you to subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss future projects.

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Getting Wrapped in Cheer – Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

Hi Friends!

It’s time to get festive and creative with the Wrapped in Cheer Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin’ Up! 🎁

This adorable holiday kit includes two different box styles (four of each!) plus matching tags and decorations, perfect for small treats, gift cards, or party favors. But I love taking Paper Pumpkin kits beyond the basics — and that’s exactly what we’re doing this week!

Watch the replay on my YouTube channel for a fun crafting session where I shared alternative project ideas using the Wrapped in Cheer kit. We explored how to transform these cute boxes and tags into holiday projects that will make your season shine.

✨ Bring your kit, your creativity, and let’s wrap this holiday season in handmade cheer! 

Looking for more creative ways to use your Paper Pumpkin kits? Be sure to visit my YouTube channel for fun alternative ideas, step-by-step tutorials, and monthly inspiration for cardmaking and paper crafting. Whether you’re creating holiday cards, festive tags, or beautiful handmade gift boxes, I’ll help you make every Paper Pumpkin kit your own — one project at a time!

To watch the full video tutorial and see how this card came together step by step, just click the image below to head over to my YouTube channel.

 

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And yes—demonstrators get early access to every catalogue and online release... and you can even include brand-new products in your Starter Kit!

Have questions or need help getting started? EMAIL ME and I’ll help you get your kit on its way.

Stampin’ Smiles,
Glenda

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Did you miss the May Paper Pumpkin alternative card creating last week? Here's the cards we made.

Hi Friends!

Every month I go live on facebook and youtube with the Paper Pumpkin kit of the month.

In May it was the kit called The Best There Is, and it was masculine themed.

During my live stamping I ask for input from the audience. Sometimes I follow their suggestions, sometimes I don't. But it always provides food for thought!

Here are the 3 alternative cards we created ...

To watch the video tutorial on how we made them, click the picture below to visit my YouTube channel.

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Stampin' Smiles!

Glenda 

 

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How to create alternative cards from paper pumpkin kit refills to create quick and easy cards

 Hi Friends!

Every week I am invited to spend time with our local Sunshine Club Stamp Crafts, for stamping enthusiasts that are over 50 yrs young.

We make one card together and enjoy the visiting and stamping.

I recently purchased some of the January 2024 paper pumpkin kit refills and came up with these 2 alternative cards. We created one each week and the Ladies loved them.

I often hear "paper pumpkin is not good quality" or "I don't really like paper pumpkin kits" or "paper pumpkin cards are not my style".  Well, the Ladies were suitably impressed with the quality and the fact that you can do alternative projects using the kit contents.

Here are the 2 cards we created ....

You can see other alternative cards in my youtube video from January, below ...

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Stampin' Smiles!

Glenda 

 

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Creating alternative cards with the February 2024 Paper Pumpkin kit - Sweet Springtime - and how you can get free alternate card ideas each month!

 Hi Friends!

Every month I go live in facebook and create with the Paper Pumpkin kit of the month.

The projects are never created as they are designed, I always change them up between a bit and a lot!  Sometimes the journey is long and painful (lol) but most of the time as we get started, and viewers chime in with their suggestions, the cards just fly together.

The February Paper Pumpkin Kit - called Sweet Springtime - was no exception, and I ended up with cards for our Northern Grandchildren when we were done.

Here's the alternative projects we created ...

I belong to a Paper Pumpkin Alternative Projects group and each month my Paper Pumpkin Subscribers and Team Members get the PDF including at least 12 alternative projects.

I would love to send them to you too, if you live in Canada and subscribe to Paper Pumpkin through me, or grab a seat in my Craft Room Stampers Team!

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You can watch the journey, and find all the supplies I used, in the video tutorial below.

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Would you like 2 FREE Card Tutorials from me?  Just fill out the form that pops down from the top while you are reading my blog, or at the top on the right hand side, or CLICK HERE. 

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Stampin' Smiles!

Glenda 

 

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Sharing how to create with the November 2023 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Warm Wishes, and alternative Gift Card Holder projects!

Hi Friend!

I was live on my facebook page and in my VIPeeps Group with the November Paper Pumpkin Kit - Warm Wishes.

I created projects as designed, then went on and created alternative projects too.

You can see step by step video tutorial for all of the projects below, and on my YouTube Channel.

You don't see the alternative projects until you look very closely at the bottom of the front blue house. Can you see that small fold? That's the Gift Card Holder part.

Click on the picture below to watch the video tutorial on my YouTube channel. If you enjoy the video, please consider subscribing to my YouTube Channel so you don't miss any of my videos, tutorials and Live Stamping. Once you have subscribed, click on the bell icon to get notification when I add to my channel.

 

Would you like 2 FREE Card Tutorials from me?  Just fill out the form that pops down from the top while you are reading my blog, or at the top on the right hand side, or CLICK HERE. 

You will receive an opportunity to subscribe to the Newsletters, and other ways to get more information, tutorials and other great value once you confirm that you want to opt into receiving my emails, then you are all set for next Tuesday morning at 8 am Pacific Time. The Newsletter will slide right into your email inbox, you don't have to do anything, and you will be in the know

Do you live in Canada and don't already have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? I'd love to help you find all the value and community that I've found. Let's work together to get started!

CLICK HERE to get more information and a link to join our Craft Room Stampers Community.

Stampin' Smiles!