It’s almost over!!! Last chance to get half off for two months!!!
Join Paper Pumpkin by September 10th to get this month’s kit, and next month’s kit, for 50% off!!!
Thursday is your last chance for this half off special!
What is Paper Pumpkin?You are going to love this little box of crafting goodness. It’s a cute box that you receive each month in the mail, and it’s filled with a complete crafting experience! All the supplies are included, and all the cutting and measuring are done for you. All you have to do is stamp and assemble. (You’ll want to have scissors and adhesive on hand.) You receive an exclusive stamp set in each kit. Each month you will be surprised with project kits to make adorable cards and more.
You have to sign up by September 10 to take advantage of this half off offer.
If you are unsatisfied (No way!) you can cancel at any time.
I’ve been crafting for many years, and I still love my Paper Pumpkin kits. They are perfect for total beginners and for experienced crafters alike. I like to throw mine in my bag on trips, camping, wherever I’ll have a little time to sit and have a fun, quick crafting experience. They’re great for kids, too!
Click here to get started. It’ll be the best $9.95 you spend this month! Use the Promo Code HALFOFF. Have your credit card handy.
Remember, each month is different, but you CAN go back and order past kits and refills if you are a subscriber!
Here’s a peek at the kit we received in August. It’s a quick 2-1/2 minute video.
Ever wonder what to do with those great boxes your Paper Pumpkin kits come in? They’re too nice to get rid of – you know we crafters want to use everything! But the orange doesn’t always go with our decor, and the shipping labels take away from the overall aesthetic. Watch this video for a quick tip.
Monika Davis was the first one to show me how to do this, so most of the credit goes to her. I just wanted to be sure you knew about it.
If you haven’t tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up.
For new subscribers only. Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months!
After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (includes shipping!) Or purchase a prepaid subscription HERE. Save $1 per month with a 6 month subscription, or $2 per month with a one year subscription.
This is just one example of a past Paper Pumpkin kit. Each month is a surprise, but they are always wonderful, and include everything you need except scissors and adhesive. I took this “pie” to my family’s Thanksgiving gathering last year with each “slice” full of nuts, candies, and other goodies.
Current subscribers – and ONLY current subscribers – can purchase past kits and refills.
All stamp sets in Paper Pumpkin kits are exclusive to Paper Pumpkin and will never be seen elsewhere.
Here’s the skinny:
For new subscribers only.
Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month’s kit will renew at the regular price: $19.95.
A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)
There’s no commitment. You can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin or skip a month by logging into your Paper Pumpkin account and changing your preference at “manage my account” on or before the 10th of the month.
I so love getting inspiration from other card makers, and Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators are some of the best! Here are some more swaps I got at Convention.
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If you haven’t tried Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to sign up.
For new subscribers only. Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months!
After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (includes shipping!) Or purchase a prepaid subscription HERE. Save $1 per month with a 6 month subscription, or $2 per month with a one year subscription.
This is just one example of a past Paper Pumpkin kit. Each month is a surprise, but they are always wonderful, and include everything you need except scissors and adhesive.
Current subscribers – and ONLY current subscribers – can purchase past kits and refills.
All stamp sets in Paper Pumpkin kits are exclusive to Paper Pumpkin and will never be seen elsewhere.
Here’s the skinny:
For new subscribers only.
Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month’s kit will renew at the regular price: $19.95.
A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)
There’s no commitment. You can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin or skip a month by logging into your Paper Pumpkin account and changing your preference at “manage my account” on or before the 10th of the month.
Catalog dates are September 1, 2015 through January 4, 2016.
If you don’t have a demonstrator and would like a free catalog, please email me at candy@stampcandy.net. If you already have a demonstrator, please get your catalog from them.
We used brand new goodies this month at Stamp Club: the newest Paper Pumpkin kit to make a gift bag and two cards, and some new In Colors to make a note card.
Here are a few samples from the May 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit.
Everyone working hard on their projects.
Such concentration!
Here’s Margie with her In Color card. We used the You’ve Got This stamp set and the stamping off technique. Check back for more details.
Martha with her bag and 3 cards. She stamped the sentiment on one of the Tangerine Tango balloon die cuts, and put it on the front of one her cards.
Judy with her bag and 3 cards. For one of her Paper Pumpkin cards, she changed the orientation (vertical/portrait instead of horizontal/landscape) and attached bows made using the Bow Builder Punch.
The new 2015-2016 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog goes live tomorrow! To celebrate, this weekend I hosted an Open House to feature some of the new products. Everyone in attendance said they had a really fun time. I know I sure did!
THE LAY OUT
The dining table was set up for the Make & Take.
Some of the new papers: Cherry on Top DSP Stack, Envelope Paper, Cotton Paper, and Bohemian DSP. (The double Thanks sign is from a Paper Pumpkin kit.)
This table had a display of Paper Pumpkin kits…
…and Project Life.
Big Shot station display.
The bottom drawer of the Big Shot station was full of kits for sale. There was a box of adhesives for sale as well.
And of course, there was an area where guests could sign up to join the Candy Hearts team.
The Ronald McDonald House Charity stamp set, Sprinkles of Life is a wonderfully versatile – and adorable – stamp set, and $3 from every sale goes to the RMHC. Did you know that Stampin’ Up! has donated over $1,000,000 to the RMHC in the last decade? The coordinating Tree Builder Punch makes it even more versatile.
Here are the 2015-2017 In Colors: Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, and watermelon Wonder. I’m afraid I used all my Tip Top Taupe and Watermelon Wonder 1″ Dotted Lace Trim on the bookmarks (top right.) At the far right, you can just see the prize drawing area. Five prizes were awarded at the end of the Open House, including kits and stamp sets!
THE PEOPLE (Unfortunately I did’t get a photo of everyone who attended, but here are few snapshots.)
My team member (and dear sister) Judy guided the Make & Take. Guests made a cards using Whisper White Notecards & Envelopes, the new You’ve Got This stamp set, Mint Macaron ink pad, black Memento ink pad, and Pearls Basic Jewels.
Here’s Linda working on her order, with the assistance of the handsome Brian King. (I caught him unawares.)
Donica made two cards. She wasn’t happy with the stamping job on the one on the right, so she covered the offending area with a sentiment (from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set) stamped on Mint Macaron card stock, cut with the Modern Label punch, adorned with Pearls Basic Jewels, and attached to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
This is a perfect example of the saying, “it isn’t a mistake; it’s an opportunity to embellish.” I think it looks awesome.
Here are a couple more examples of the Make & Take card, showing how you can use the same simple supplies to make different cards just by changing the placement of the components.
Margie stayed for the Open House and the Paper Pumpkin Party that evening. Here she is relaxing between events with little Winston.
Parker was also on hand to supervise and lobby for rubbies from guests.
THE REFRESHMENTS – the new In Colors were the inspiration.
Thanks to Brian King for photos of the food!
Delightful Dijon Bacon Banana Kabobs (recipe below) were by far the most popular dish of the day.
I didn’t find Mint Macarons, so I got Pistachio, which were a similar color. I also added in some Salted Caramel ones. The items on the left are Coconut Macaroons. (My attempt to show the difference between the two.)
I found a recipe online for Cucumber Mint Watermelon Salad, representing the colors Cucumber Crush, Mint Macaron, and Watermelon Wonder. It was dressed with Balsamic vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Taupe food didn’t sound very appetizing, so instead I made little top hats and filled them with candies. I used Tip Top Taupe and Mint Macaron card stocks, two sizes of Circle Punches, Early Espresso Cotton Ribbon, Mint Macaron ink, the Four Feathers stamp set, and the Feathers Framelits Dies. Multipurpose Liquid Glue holds it all together.
While Cherry Cobbler and Chocolate Chip aren’t new Stampin’ Up! colors, they do make a tasty combination. These are super simple: phyllo cups, cherry pie filling, and mini chocolate chips. Yum!
Assorted nuts and candies.
I printed these labels on 8-1/2″ x 11″ paper, cut them apart, and adhered them to the water bottles. Easy Peasy.
Brightly colored plates, napkins and flatware added to the festive atmosphere. These were the closest to Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, and Daffodil Delight (my blog and logo colors) that I could find.
RECIPE
Delightful Dijon Bacon Banana Kabobs (I made 2-3 times this amount.)
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Dijon style mustard
2 large firm-ripe bananas
8 slices lean bacon
In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and dijon mustard.
Slice each banana crosswise 1″ pieces. Add them to the lemon mustard mixture and stir gently to coat. Let them marinate for 15 minutes, turning them occasionally.
Cook the bacon until cooked but still limp. I prefer to bake it on a jelly roll pan, but you can cook it in a large skillet on the stove. Transfer it to paper towels to drain. Halve each slice crosswise.
Wrap each piece of banana in a piece of bacon and stick a wooden toothpick through to hold it together. Broil on the rack of a broiler pan about 4 inches from the heat, turning once, for 6 – 8 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp.
Yes, you read the title correctly, and no, I’m not stammering. Today’s card is a Paper Pumpkin Pals Paper Arts 253 card (say that three times really fast) meaning that I used my Paper Pumpkin kit for this week’s PPA253 Sketch Challenge.
Here is this week’s sketch by Nicole Watt.
This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit makes gift bags and cards perfect for birthdays and other occasions to celebrate. I cut pieces from one of the cards and put them on a Tangerine Tango card base. The sentiment is stamped in Island Indigo on Whisper White, then matted on Tangerine Tango. I rounded the corners with the Project Life Corner Punch. Three Daffodil Delight Candy Dots finish it off.
I like the jagged bottom of the sketch, but I was afraid that would be too much with the diagonal stripes of the card, so I opted to cut a curve. I used a pair of Craft Scissors for this – it was easier to keep a smooth line going than with smaller scissors like the Paper Snips. The Craft Scissors are wonderful for cutting ribbon. I have a pair that I use only for that purpose – I keep a ribbon tied around the handle. While I love the Paper Snips and use those most of the time, sometimes I like long scissors for paper as well, so I have a second pair of Craft Scissors I use for that.
The sentiment layer is attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals to add some interest.
There is a great promotion going on right now. Save 50% off your first two months off a month-to-month Paper Pumpkin subscription! That’s one month free!
Offer Dates: May 12-June 10, 2015
Offer Details:
For new subscribers only.
Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month’s kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
Enter the Promo Code, SAVE50 when you sign up.
New subscribers must join by Wednesday, June 10, 2015; 10:50 PM (MT).
Here’s a video featuring this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit:
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Get a free pack of retiring DSP!
Place a $75 order through my online store here and I’ll send you a pack of the retiring Designer Series Paper for free!
$75.00 minimum order, before tax and shipping (For example, $74.99 does not qualify, $75.00 to $149.99 qualifies for one pack, $150.00 to $199.99 qualifies for two packs, etc.)
Individual orders may not be combined.
Only while supplies last!
Once you place your order, email me at candy@stampcandy.netwith the subject line Free DSP.
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Get a free Textured Impressions Embossing Folder!
Purchase a Big Shot through my online store here before June 30, 2015, and I’ll send you an embossing folder for free!
Retiring folders available only while supplies last. New folders available after June 2.
Once you place your order, email me at candy@stampcandy.netwith the subject line Free TIEF.
Note:If you order a Big Shot (only $99 through June 2) you may choose the DSP or the embossing folder, not both. If you place an order for a Big Shot plus $75 in other merchandise, you may choose both.
