First, can I even say that? Is it fair for me to say that this is the best Paper Pumpkin kit of all time? Show me one that you liked better and prove me wrong!
I love everything about this kit. I love the colours, the theme, the tri-fold design, not to mention how quick and easy these are to make! With all that in mind, it will be hard to make alternative projects that I like more than the original!
Oh, but I’ll certainly try!!
This is the July Paper Pumpkin Kit. It’s perfect for folks who appreciate the beauty of nature. Especially those who love camping. Indeed, my friends, that is likely why I love this kit so much!
If Paper Pumpkin isn’t yet coming to your door each month, you can subscribe now to receive the August kit.
The co-founder of Stampin’ Up! helped design the August projects. That alone tells me that the August kit will be gorgeous! You won’t want to miss it!
Did you know that Paper Pumpkin subscribers have special perks? It’s true! They have the opportunity to purchase any available past kits, as well as refill supplies for past kits. So, if you like this kit, then you might be lucky enough that it will become available for purchase..
Just another reason to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin!
Watch the video
Step into my crafting process and see how easy these cards are to put together. Click to watch the video below.
It’s time to share a Technique Class project with you! This one was offered in my May class. One of the perks of attending my class each month is to receive a written tutorial and to have exclusive access to the video tutorials.
Most people who purchase the class, attend the live, virtual, step-by-step class instruction for the designs as they follow along with the pre-cut supplies included with the class. However, some people aren’t able to attend the virtual class and some aren’t able to receive the class kit (due to out-of-country restrictions). Those people rely heavily on the tutorials to complete their projects.
The videos remain exclusive to the class participants for two months. After that, my friends, the video becomes accessible to the public. Often, that means there will be products used for the design that are no longer available for purchase. However, as I have said before, I know that you’re a very clever crafter and will be able to substitute other products as needed.
Designer Series Paper Sale
As you may have noticed, this fancy fold design features the beautiful Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!. I have been enjoying working with this paper so very much. In fact, I’m a little surprised that I keep reaching for it and haven’t become tired of it! I hope you haven’t either! Lucky for us, it’s included in the designer paper sale until August 2nd!
Watch the video tutorial below to get the details on this fancy fold design.
I will let the video do the explaining today. The product list and measurements can be found in the video description on YouTube.
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Whether you have the products used for this card or not, give this fancy fold a try! At the risk of sounding like a broken record, you are a clever crafter. I’m more than confident you will make something beautiful!
Sometimes, when I do a live stream video, nothing seems to go right. It can be technical issues, clumsiness, stumbling over words, family interruptions, or any number of things that could go wrong. There have been a couple live videos in the past that I had to remove so I could either edit out the worst parts or do the entire project over again!
Most of the time, I leave-in the blunders and mishaps because … well, because they’re real. I make mistakes and fumble through in my videos, just like I do in my life! I know that some of my videos are better than others. You can always skip to the important parts. I don’t mind. (If only I could do that in my life, too!)
The video below was recorded live yesterday. I muddled through a few weird mishaps, but the final result is beautiful.
At least, I think so.
Making the card
This is the first time I’ve used the cool Paper Lattice die-cut. I like the natural fibre look. It adds such a nice texture and pattern to a project. I layered the die-cut pieces of Pattern party Designer Series Paper over the lattice and attached the them to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I had a couple of items left over from previous projects, just waiting to be made useful.
One was a Basic White star outline, the remnants of die-cutting for the Christmas in July Stamp Camp event. That event features the Christmas Trimmings dies and coordinating stamp set.
The other was was a black label with a white, heat-embossed sentiment. This had been stamped and cut using the Many Messages stamp set and Messages dies. Because of the multi-sentiment nature of that stamp and die duo, I had sentiments at the ready!
After adhering the star and sentiment, it was time for the best part! I stamped the dragonfly image from the Dragonfly Garden stamp set on Vellum with Versamark ink. Then I could use my Black Embossing Powder and Heat Tool to make that image really pop!
Thankfully, no fussy-cutting was necessary for this dragonfly image. Instead, I pulled out the handy-dandy Dragonflies Punch for a perfect cut-out! Stampin’ Up! makes it easy, folks!
Now that the punch did all the work for me, I could colour the underside of the dragonfly wings. Pacific Point and Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Write Markers gave me just the right combination. This elegant insect is nearly the same colour as the ones we see here in my part of Canada. So pretty!
Watch the Video below to see the elements of this card come together.
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